FAMILY REMNANTS

FAMILY REMNANTS

When a family passes down the love and appreciation for their ‘long ago’ heritage, the family remnants remain alive. 3rd Generation My niece, Lauren Upton, prepared this table. It’s her birthday party. Turning 29 on the 29th of the last days of 2019....
WARM WINTER FRUIT PIE

WARM WINTER FRUIT PIE

A winter pie calls for something dark, heavy in flavor and of course a little boozie; apples, nuts, dried fruit and rum encased in a nut and butter rich crust.  Winter Warm Fruit Pie Winter Fruits All summer long we indulge in strawberries, peaches, melons and a...
Garden Lavender and Blueberry Popsicles

Garden Lavender and Blueberry Popsicles

Garden picked lavender, honey, blueberries and almond milk popsicles were the first garden to table, eatable flower recipe I created, and now make them every summer.  Eating Gifts From My Garden Garden Lavender If you know me, you know I am a late-in-life rookie...
Quick Pistachio and Honey Pastries

Quick Pistachio and Honey Pastries

Quick Pastry Short-Cuts Pistachios, warm spices, a splash of honey over goat cheese are quick rolled in a few phyllo pastries for a short-cut trick to the traditional phyllo desserts.  Quick Pistachio and Honey Pastry Middle Eastern Pastries Arabic pastries are about...
Salt Caramel Apple Walnut Muffins

Salt Caramel Apple Walnut Muffins

Salt Caramel Apple Walnut Muffins at a Family Gathering The luscious flavors of autumn in these apple and walnut muffins or little cakes with salt caramel drizzle and walnuts on top.  Welcome To Muffin Madness! In my family, I have always been known as the muffin...