Author: Lena B.
Homemade Marshmallows
Have you ever had homemade marshmallows?! Me neither, until like a month ago, and learning taught me more than just how to transform sugar, water and gelatin. The first thing I learned (or was reminded of) is that I still don’t like s’mores all that much. I grew up disliking graham crackers, marshmallows, and plain…
January 2025 Biscuit of the Month
What did you learn about yourself from your annual end-of-year review of your social media habits and music tastes? As I was looking over my “content” over the last year, I realized that I should probably do a better job documenting my biscuit creations. So these Biscuit of the Month posts will be sprinkled in…
Cranberry Chutney
This condiment has given apple butter a run for its money, and apple butter is perfect. So you know this cranberry chutney is good. Full disclosure, it’s not cranberry season so I will definitely update this cranberry chutney recipe when I can get my hands on some fresh ones. For now, this delicious spread is…
Spicy Collard Slaw
This recipe is the result of a search for other ways to enjoy collard greens without braising them down with smoked turkey, and I was not disappointed. This vibrant spicy collard slaw is refreshing, easy to make, and packed with flavor, thanks to the crisp veggies and a zesty mustard-based dressing. Perfect as a side…
Chocolate Chip Bacon Marshmallow Cookies (CBM Cookies)
I will be coming up with a shorter, catchier name for these chocolate chip, bacon, and marshmallow cookies as soon as possible (CBM cookies for now), but it needed to be shared NOW. These only became a thing because I recently learned to make marshmallows from scratch a few days ago. In my search to…
Carrot Cake with Cheesecake Filling and Brown Butter Glaze
This decadent carrot cake with cheesecake filling is a bundt cake combines the best of both worlds: a moist, flavorful carrot cake made with carrot puree, stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling, and topped with a rich brown butter cream cheese glaze and citrus-roasted walnuts and pecans. It’s perfect for a special occasion or when…