click for video
Tonight I made affogato. I read somewhere that this word means drowned, because the ice cream is drowned in coffee. It's giving Anne Shirley levels of romance and drama. My favorite dessert is ice cream, and adding coffee makes it an Italian dessert, and adding amaretto makes it a grown-up Italian dessert. It's all upsides, and I'm here for it.

click for video
Peaches in summer are delightful all on their own; peach pastries… magic.

click for video
I went in search of a good way to incorporate bacon into my brunch spread and came across this fun and tasty idea. This simple recipe involves just a bit of prep time and a few ingredients. I cut my strips in half (a finger-friendly size that effectively doubles your servings) and laid them out on a rack to reduce mess and maximize crispiness. I prepped it while watching the latest season of “The Bear” - my favorite season, which made me feel a bit more like a chef. 😊 The twists make a nice standalone app, but an even better companion to a grazing board or brunch spread.

click for video
The summer version of me that gets to sleep in and relax during the day is a much more willing chef than the school-year version of me. Tonight I decided to try a relatively failsafe recipe for peach tarts.

click for video
Tried my hand at a Smores Bouquet. Not mad at it, but I definitely have notes for next time.