With September finally creeping in, everything fall is on my mind already. Summer is dandy and all, but fall is really where it’s at. I may be jumping the gun a bit, but when I think of fall foods, soft pretzels are one of the bites that comes to mind. I’ve loaded up my favorite classic…
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Double Vanilla Sage Biscuits
B-b-b-b-biscuits, y’all! If there is anything sacred here in the South, it’s the biscuits. Every family has their own secret recipe, special way of preparing it, or twist on the classic favorite. Mine is no exception to that standard. A good biscuit can be transformed into a savory side for dinner or even a sweet…
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…
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.
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…
Homemade Bruschetta
While summer may totally be sooo last month, I can’t help but to pull back & peek through the kitchen blinds and see what I assume may be the last of the homegrown tomatoes creeping through the brown, dried-up leaves, just begging to be used. I am completely fine with saying goodbye to the…
Homegrown Tomato Salsa
I’m that guy that visits every Mexican restaurant in town to test the margarita and salsa waters. If it doesn’t pass the good chips and salsa test, vámanos! Having just returned from Mexico, I was on a salsa kick. I have a few favorite restaurants here in Nashville that pass my salsalitmus test, but…
Homemade Guacamole + Writing Process Tour
There are a million wonderful ways to eat avocado. I have recently been addicted to avocado on toast in the mornings, my weekly sushi night at home is always greeted with avocado and I even use it as a substitute for butter in baking. Everything is better with a bit of ‘cado in it! On…
Freezing Fresh Herbs
There isn’t anything better than being able to step out of your back door and grab some fresh herbs to cook with. The only problem that I have found is that I can’t seem to use them quickly enough! I usually plant a few more starters or seeds than I should have. I would…