I know you're going to love these Rocky Road Toffee Fudge Jars. Don't get me wrong, we love to eat lean, light and healthy here at The Café; but you know what? When it's time to celebrate, breaking some of the everyday rules is perfectly legitimate to us. Sometimes we like to celebrate simple things like just living another day on God's beautiful green earth. Then there are moments in life that ...
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Brown Sugar and Spice Roasted Veggies
Do you ever wonder how a recipe comes into being? The normal way is probably quite systematic. My way? Well, let's just say, probably not so normal and definitely not systematic. My husband often says I have a crazy mind when it comes to culinary things. But I say, he has a crazy mind when it comes to certain things too. Like music; he's continually creating music in his head (that's so foreign ...
Read More →Light & Lean is Easy with 5 Fresh, Fun Salads
Does your culinary mindset begin to change at this time of the year?.......... Mine sure does, especially when I get a glimpse of my summer wardrobe tucked away in the far recesses of the closet. It's a reminder that summer will be arriving as it always does, despite the fact that they're forecasting one more bout of wintery weather before the temperatures soar up near 70˚ next weekend. I'm ...
Read More →Lemon Quinoa Salad
I was craving fresh and healthy today after indulging in the Double-Glazed Lemon Poppyseed Tea Cake. Thought you might be too, so I put together this Lemon Quinoa Salad. We had it for lunch yesterday and loved it. I'm happy that there's another meal stashed away in the fridge. I'm thinking of serving it with some grilled chicken for dinner. It's so easy to throw together, can be made in advance*, ...
Read More →Poppyseed Citrus Tea Cake
Incredibly delicious, this bright fresh tasting cake is perfect for brunch, snacks or dessert. A double citrus glaze is a spectacular finishing touch.
I'm not sure why, but it seems like lemon always make me feel happy! That's what this Poppyseed Citrus Tea Cake does for me. Not deep-down-in-my soul-happy, because only Jesus can do that; but rather a sunshiny, light kind of happy. So ...Read More →Lemon Thyme Brioche Dinner Rolls
Sometimes the best parts of gathering family and friends together for a time of celebration are the sweet memories that are created. That's what we're reveling in right now as we recall the fun party we had this past Saturday, commemorating our youngest granddaughter, Emery Kate's first birthday. Loved ones came from near and far on a bright, warm Spring morning to help celebrate. We had fun ...
Read More →Irish Chocolate Cheesecake
These decadent, make-ahead, no-bake Irish Chocolate Cheesecake Jars are perfect for parties, picnics, potlucks - take them anywhere, they're portable!
We couldn't let St. Patrick's Day slip by without a nod to the great patron saint of Ireland. And what could be better than to salute the Emerald Isle's grand celebration with Irish Chocolate Cheesecake! I tossed around a few ideas ...Read More →Sweet Basil Vinaigrette with Strawberry and Grapefruit
It's party time at The Café (wooo hooo!), and we're so excited. Can you tell? The celebration is for .... our little Emery Kate, who turned one year old this week. Little did we know that an ordinary day last March would bring such an extraordinary little blessing into our lives. We're having a birthday party for her on Saturday, and have invited family and friends. We've been busy as little ...
Read More →Whipped Cream Made in a Mason Jar
Do you know what my kids say whenever I tell them they're spoiled? They look at me, quite pleased, with a twinkle in their eye, and say the same thing every time: "Yes, and proud of it!" (with a huge exclamation point.) Our children are grown now with children of their own but, as we were raising them, our child-rearing philosophy was quite simple: firm discipline mixed with a tremendous amount ...
Read More →Lemon Chess Tart with Shortbread Crust
It's not that this Lemon Chess Tart with Shortbread Crust doesn't look good. No, it looks just fine ........... just rather plain. But you know what? It's a major con artist! Yup, you'll see ............ take the first bite and your eyes are sure to as get wide as your taste buds are delighted with the velvety smooth, not too tart, delicious lemon filling. And then there's the crust ...
Read More →Italian-Style Baked Eggs with Fresh Herb Gremolata
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Read More →Fresh Herb Marinated Feta
If you're a regular friend and visitor here at The Café, you probably know that I'm quite crazy about all things food-related. And it's funny; although most home chefs enjoy either cooking or baking, I'm totally smitten with both of these culinary arts. If I'm in the kitchen, I'm usually quite happy, as it's been my sweet (and savory) spot for as long as I can remember. Because I love to ...
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