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Parmesan Garlic Knots
It’s a lazy labor day Monday here in Maine and I’m coming down from an important weekend. It was my 31st birthday, which felt mostly like a fever dream, because I woke up Friday with a bad cold. I had the perfect recipe in mind, which I started Thursday. The…
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Chocolate Blueberry Cake
It’s the end of blueberry season in Maine. So I knew it was time to use them after eyeing the beautiful blue jewels all summer. I found a pint in the back of our local farm stand and brainstormed ideas. Blueberry pie. Galette. But ultimately I was craving chocolate and…
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Pasta with Zucchini and Summer Squash
It’s been a busy week in Maine with extra work days and an ambitious recipe. I’ve been craving pasta, specifically pappardelle, and knew it was time to make it. So I decided to pair it with fresh zucchini and summer squash, which my mom’s friend gifted us from her garden.…
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Basil Panna Cotta
We’ve had a beautiful week here in Maine with plenty of sun and a cool breeze. My mom had the week off from work, now months away from permanent retirement, so we spent time walking, celebrating, and watching TV. It was also a week of birthdays, so you would think…
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Creme Brulee Donuts
I’ve been wanting to make donuts for a while. Not just because I love donuts, but because I discovered an amazing recipe, by accident, when working at the cafe earlier this year. I made incredible homemade burger buns with potato, a tangzhong, and brown butter. But as I baked them,…
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Beet Cake
I just got back from a magical walk in the woods with my mom. I had a very busy week, so this entire recipe was made and tested in one day. Photographed, eaten, and enjoyed. I picked up beets at the farmers market on Friday, one of my favorite ingredients…
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Cornbread Madeleines
The heat wave in Maine has come and gone. So I’ve been relaxing in the beautiful breezy summer weather, learning a lot about gardening, and making headway at work. I’ve felt fulfilled this week in many ways and looked forward to making these cornbread madeleines. Especially after a saga last…
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Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops
I’ve been watching Masterchef, reading cookbooks, and falling into a comparison trap. Admiring beautiful Michelin star dishes on social media. These chocolate chip muffin tops are as simple as it gets. You don’t even need a muffin pan. But even without the bells and whistles I’m proud to show you…
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Breakfast Flatbread
This week was filled with family, good food, and hot weather. My emotions were all over the place – on a high from seeing my cousins, who live in Florida, and their 2 year old son. It reminded me of how simple life is and how life is all about…