Lemons + Anchovies

Banana Caramel Tart

  This week's post was not meant to be another dessert.  I had my heart set on grilling some pineapple slices for a salad I've been inspired to make but my plans were foiled.  I'm off my grocery-shopping game.  Over the last few weeks I've either walked away with someone else's shopping cart or ... Read More

Fresh Strawberry (Mini) Pies

  My usually-lonely cup of tea has company this morning.  I'm having strawberries for breakfast--they're plump and bursting with the freshness of spring.  This is a better start to the morning than I normally have (I rarely eat breakfast) and I can almost feel an extra skip in my step.   ... Read More

My Cinco De Mayo Favorites

  Is there still time to give you menu suggestions for Cinco de Mayo?  I did not try any new recipes this year--my two sisters reign when it comes to preparing the best Mexican food in my family (well, a lot of food, really).  I'm the eldest but I had the latest start in the kitchen. ... Read More

Peanut Butter Nutella Cookies (and a Le Creuset Contest)

  I had a mad craving for peanut butter and Nutella this weekend.  Hoping to satisfy it with a quick fix, I dipped a spoon into a jar of peanut butter, then followed suit with the Nutella jar.  It tasted great, of course, but I wanted something more.  I wanted them together in a baked good.  I ... Read More

Coconut Curry Mussels

  This week promises to be a busy one.  I'm gearing up for a giveaway that I am excited to share with you and I will also finally be able to announce the details of a fun event that I was invited to participate in.  For now, I will share with you this simple recipe for mussels.  I typically ... Read More

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