Squash Blossoms – The Food of the Gods

  The days are hot, the sun shines in the sky long into the evening and the squash are throwing forth big bright beautiful blooms.  Yes it’s that enchanted time for squash blossoms.  A tiny window of wonder when the delicate flowers of your zucchinis or yellow crooks can be harvest with loving care in the cool… Continue reading Squash Blossoms – The Food of the Gods

Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Centers & Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Cupcakes with a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Center and Cream Cheese Frosting CCCCCDCCCF … aka Heaven in your Mouth I first discovered these beauties on a trip when my dear friend made a white cupcake with a peanut butter cookie in the middle and chocolate ganache frosting.  I thought to myself, “Self, these cupcakes… Continue reading Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Centers & Cream Cheese Frosting

Flaky Kentucky Derby Pie

Just so we’re clear… I’m not from Kentucky. I’ve never even been there. But I love Kentucky Derby Pie. I was first introduced to this heavenly concoction by a neighbor, who actually is from Kentucky. Her broad, half-Samoan sons all played high school football, and to raise the money necessary to fund this activity, the… Continue reading Flaky Kentucky Derby Pie