A simple and festive persimmon Collins cocktail recipe made with homemade persimmon syrup, freshly squeezed lemon, and vodka. Jump to recipe. [Read more…]
juniper-infused french 75
A classic bright and lemony French 75 cocktail with juniper berry- and rosemary-infused simple syrup. Jump to recipe. [Read more…]
cognac medjool date ice cream
A very boozy, completely delicious Cognac and Medjool date ice cream recipe. Jump to recipe. [Read more…]
blackberry swirl cheesecake + a gingerbread house
I spent Christmas Eve building a gingerbread house with my oldest daughter and it was an absolute joy. I made this gingerbread recipe, drew up my own plans, and went for it. Then, with the help of two containers of very cheap grocery store frosting and lots of candy, we constructed a pretty charming little cabin. I liked making this one with minimal planning, but already I can envision a future in competitive gingerbread house building. It fulfills my 9 year-old self’s dream of being an architect, except with frosting. So very much frosting. Then, I made a cheesecake for Christmas dinner. [Read more…]
potlikker soup with ham hock and egg noodles
One of my lesser New Year’s resolutions was to eat more cooked greens. For whatever reason (somewhere between an aversion to extra dishes and a hatred of soggy greens), I’ve never really cooked my greens. Until now. So far, I’ve blanched and sauteed, and without a soggy green in sight, I’m loving the results.
Besides, if you never cook your greens, you’ll never get potlikker. [Read more…]