Summer is for swimming, parks, attempting to garden, exploring. Oh. And tequila. It’s for tequila. I’m using a sweet and tart (not to be confused with Sweet Tarts… but don’t steal that idea from me!) tequila lime spiked simple syrup to bring new life into one of the summer’s most famous fruits– Tequila Lime…
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Peach Purple Basil Hand Pies
It’s no secret that you aren’t really a Southern boy unless you were raised on peaches and pecan (pies). This is the time of year that everyone starts getting super antsy about. When are the peaches going to be ready?! I don’t see any market stands yet! *panics* Fret no more, my sweet…
Blackberry Jammin’ Gin Cocktail + GIVEAWAY
Summer is certainly in full swing here in Nashville. Blazing hot, bipolar weather that provides the perfect opportunity to have a drink. Beautiful out? Have a drink. Almost snowing the next day? Cozy up with a drink. Lemon essence, fresh herb, mint back notes. I’m not describing wine here, but instead my new favorite…
Peaches & Cream Sweet Babka
I feel like I should start this with some sort of Seinfeld reference or something… Alas, I don’t know any. So, alternatively, I’ll just start by saying– Don’t kvetsh! This nosh is sure to impress even the most dedicated baleboste in the kitchen. (I hope I did all of that right….) Sweetened,…
Strawberry BOURBON Lemonade
As you all know– bourbon is to Southerners, as coffee is to everyone else. People drink this stuff like it’s ice cold lemonade on a hot summer day. With that said, why not just combined the two to make things a bit easier? Done. Homemade, Fresh Strawberry Bourbon Lemonade — (I promise it will make the yard work…
Berry Crumble Bars
Diets are totally overrated, y’all. It’s summer. Time for me to get that bikini body back, ya know? Well…. about that. I’m a strong believer that balance is what makes success. Have some spinach (on a pizza). Whole grain brown rice (fried, obv). Steamed broccoli… covered in cheese sauce. See– balanced. During my balancing…
Goat Cheese Berry Basil Toast
I’ve been addicted to everything goat cheese lately. From the way it looks right now, I don’t see any slowing down. I’ve put it on everything from tacos to pizza. For a super quick snack, here is a recent favorite that can be thrown together in minutes– Goat Cheese Berry Basil Toast.
Mango Slaw Shrimp Tacos
Tacos. Need I say more? Not really. Since I started making these, I have become absolutely addicted to fresh mango. We’re throwing together a spicy, sweet, sultry citrus slaw to set off what has become my new go-to taco. That’s saying something, y’all. Mango Slaw Shrimp Tacos — Keep reading for the skinny on these phat tacos….
Frozen Peach Basil Daiquiri
Spring is in the air. You know what that means– Fresh herbs, great market produce, festivals full of unique food items from every fruit you could imagine. Soon enough, one of my all-time favorite will be dropping from their trees– Peaches! My take on the best way to use up some of those frozen peaches…
Apple Havarti Beignets
I almost feel like this post doesn’t even need any words. The pictures seem to be enough eye-candy on their own. Cloud-like, fluffy fried dough covered in sweet, sweet mounds of powdered sugar. Some cinnamon-sugar apples and a bit of creamy, buttery havarti makes for a delicious twist on these classic favorites. — Apple…
