Dutch Baby, German Pancake, David Eyre Pancake…this delicious breakfast delicacy has many names, but it’s super simple. Eggs. Milk. Flour. Sugar. Boom. It’s one of the easiest breakfasts to make and is filling and satisfying. You can make it sweet or savory. It’s basically a big thick crepe, meets a souffle. It’s super easy to…
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Risotto Carbonara
Spaghetti Carbonara, Papparadelle Carbonara, Bucatini Carbonara…yes, but Risotto Carbonara? When I read the menu at Davanti Enoteca in San Diego, CA I couldn’t believe my eyes. Why had I never heard of this before? And yes, I ate the whole thing. I really wanted to recreate this dish when we got home from our vaca!…
Mini Pies
If you couldn’t tell already, I love pie, and I love them mini! They are cute, the perfect piece, and easy for kids and adults to make! There are tons of different varieties that you can make, the possibilities are endless! In the summer, I like to stick to peaches, they are sooooo good during…
Chicken Satay
I have tried many different recipes for chicken skewers, and I really like this latest concoction. It’s not a super sweet glaze, but more of an almost Indian style yogurt marinade. When I made this at the beach house it was well received, some people couldn’t contain their excitement for chicken satay and peanut sauce….
Beachside Summer Rolls
I’ve been reminiscing about our glorious week at the family beach house and forgot I had taken these photos of Summer Roll Making 101. These summer rolls are the no cook sister to spring rolls and are absolutely perfect in the heat of the summer or any time of the year. I serve them with…
I'm a country girl at heart. I tried living in the city and it just didn't work. Welcome to my ramblings as a teacher and wife. 
