Atlantic Beach Lemon Pie
It’s citrusy, and it’s salty, and it’s creamy, and it’s tangy, and it’s delicious. Ever heard of Atlantic Beach Lemon Pie? I hadn’t either. I guess this pie had been a big deal back in North Carolina in the 50s (Crook’s…
Tag: Mother’s Day
Toasted Coconut Waffles
I know there is no toasted coconut on the top of this waffle. Oops! It was all gone before I took the picture. Don’t do this! Put toasted coconut in your waffle batter and save some to sprinkle on top…
Kipferls – Vanilla Hazelnut Butter Cookies
I had never, ever heard of kipferls before. Then, in two weeks they came into my life twice! First, my friend Priscilla made some in the Culinary School Pastry Arts program she is enrolled in. I didn’t try one because…
Black Forest Torte
Once a year I host a book club meeting at my house, and my night was last night. The book was “The Book Thief” so the theme was German food. Thanks to input from the internet, I decided to make a…
Blueberry Heaven
Do you ever go into a bakery? Of COURSE you do! Do you ever buy a pastry that looks delicious, but then are seriously disappointed in the taste…? And then, to top it off, are you overwhelmed price you just…
Crab and Brie Macaroni and Cheese
Whooooa Nelly! Crab and Brie Macaroni and Cheese? Over-the-top decadence in a comfort food? YEP! And the decadence makes the comfort food even more comforting—like ‘died and gone to heaven’ comforting! Yet another winning recipe from the Better Homes and…
Peach Iced Tea
This tea, as is, is not too sweet, and definitely has a pronounced peach flavor; it’s like Snapple Peach Iced Tea, only better! Make the big-batch peach base to keep in the freezer and you’ll be able to whip up…
Iced Lattes
I like coffee. No, I loooooove coffee. Not that hot, black and bitter brewed coffee, but that expensive stuff brewed by the tablespoonful and mixed with steamed and foamed milk. I have lived with an espresso machine since my ex-husband…