Earlier this week, I posted about the Nutella Buttercream recipe I found (and love) and today, I am sharing the perfect companion to this frosting: the Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcake. I came across this gem on the Cannelle et Vanille blog and it is my go-to chocolate cupcake recipe. They are chocolaty, though not overly sweet,… Read More
Happy Monday to you! Do I have your attention? If you haven’t tried Nutella spread yet, you are missing out. For those who don’t know, Nutella is a tasty combination of hazelnuts, skim milk and cocoa. Good on bread (especially with peanut butter), on crackers, on fruit, microwaved just a bit and poured over ice… Read More
I’m lovin’ roasting corn on the grill at the moment. It’s so easy and sooooooo good. With corn piling into grocery stores, it’s the perfect time to give this a try. How to Roast Corn 1. Soak the ears of corn, husk and all, for anywhere between 45 minutes to 2 hours. This wets the husks… Read More
Happy Friday! Got any of these? These are cucumbers for those who sometimes struggle telling the difference between garden produce (ahem….me). The ones above are specifically pickling cucumbers but any variation will do. So, if you have a couple (or want to pick up some at the store), here is a quick, easy, taste-bud tickling recipe.… Read More
I’ve got a refreshing, chilly treat for you on this Monday afternoon. It’s easy (only three steps), requires four ingredients (three if you don’t count the water) and it is my favorite find of the summer. Lemon Ice recipe from The Idea Room, originally from Woman’s Day Magazine 3 cups water 1 cup sugar 1… Read More