Every so often, my body wakes up before my alarm sounds. I know this is shocking to those you who know I can sleep forever if not prodded out of bed. Sometimes, these mornings come about after an amazing nights sleep. I wake up feeling refreshed and the new day's sunlight glimmers on the windowsill … Continue reading Strawberry and Rosemary Tea Scones
Spring
Strawberries!!
I love strawberries. As a very small girl, I once sat and ate so many fresh strawberries that I broke out in a rash all over my little juice stained face. My mom loves to joke that this is why my hair is red. When the weather starts to turn warm and ripe berries flood the farmers markets and groceries … Continue reading Strawberries!!
Blueberry Lemon Tea Bread
I love rainy days! Something about the steady drizzle of rain on my back window makes me want to cuddle up with a hot cup of tea, a fresh-baked goody and a favorite book. The cold rainy weather and my hankering for baking up something sweet felt like the perfect opportunity to try some recipe … Continue reading Blueberry Lemon Tea Bread
Meyer Lemons!
In my father in-law's garden, right now, is a Meyer lemon tree dripping with lovely fruit ripe for the picking. Whenever I pass it, it calls my name and whispers to me all the lovely things I could be baking or cooking with its sweet juice or the zest of its golden rind. I had never heard … Continue reading Meyer Lemons!