homemade & local eats
It’s Oscars Weekend, y’all! Movies and entertainment are two of my biggest passions, and I love watching all of the nominated films each year. If you’re like me and like to host an Oscars viewing party, these Lavender Earl Grey macarons are the most elegant, perfect treat to impress your friends! The macaron cookie has …
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is one of the easiest recipes out there and one of my personal favorites! This bread works well as both a breakfast food and dessert, and consists of really simple, basic ingredients. I love whipping up a loaf when I have overripe bananas, which are really the key to a good …
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with a homemade Shamrock Shake? Let’s be real, these shakes are the best thing on the McDonald’s menu and they’re perfect to make at home today (and honestly every day). Mint and vanilla make a divine flavor combination, and of course you’ve got to top with …
Is there anything more iconic than a New York Cheesecake? This classic dish has the perfect balance of sweetness, with a melt-in-your mouth texture that’s bound to please even the pickiest of eaters. Top with fresh whipped cream and assorted berries for the perfect homemade dessert! What’s your favorite flavor of cheesecake?
Toasted Lemon Blackberry Meringue Cupcakes are one of my favorite desserts I’ve made to date! These are absolutely stunning and equally delicious, and are the perfect dessert to impress. The cupcake itself is made of a lemon base filled with blackberry compote, and decorated with toasted meringue. Note to self, be careful with a kitchen …
On those days that I need a really quick breakfast to take on-the-go, these Chocolate Chip Muffins fit the bill! I’m obsessed with how good these muffins are and they’re so easy to make. Just a chocolate batter with jumbo chocolate chips (jumbo makes all the difference, trust me). So good and perfect if you’ve …
Lemon and Blueberry Macarons are simply perfection! This is one of my favorite flavor combos for a dessert, and they pair so well together in these tiny little treats. The lemon blueberry curd really gives the macarons a pop of flavor, and they feel super light and refreshing. This is only the second time I’ve …
Blood Orange Cake is THE dessert to make if you want to up your baking game! It’s easier to make than you’d think, with just a vanilla cake topped with blood orange slices. Think pineapple upside down cake, but with the sweet tartness of blood orange! It’s beautiful to look at and a pretty simple …
Pavlova is one of those desserts that I’ve always admired but never had the courage to try making myself! Made with meringue, the perfect pavlova is crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside. It’s incredibly light, and you can play with whatever flavors you want – I went for classic mini …
Girl Scout Cookie season is in full swing! Thin Mints are my absolute favorite (I mean, there’s really just no comparison) and these homemade ones are easy to make and taste just as good as the real thing. They’re perfect for if you want to control the ingredients going into your cookies, or if you …