serendipity 3 frrrozen hot chocolate {copycat}

Serendipity 3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate is just like a candy bar in a cup! Below I’ve listed the ingredients for my copycat version of the frozen hot chocolate from the famous Serendipity 3 in New York city. Use the best quality unsweetened cocoa powder you can find for this recipe. It really does make all…

an afternoon to remember ~ southern hospitali-tea

~ southern hospitali-tea ~ This is one of the fruity, delicious teas we sampled at Heirlooms Tearoom in Hutchinson Minnesota while on location doing a magazine photo shoot. Audrey, the proprietress, paired this with  delicious peach scones, raspberry preserves, lemon curd and clotted cream. This scented black tea is a blend or raspberry peach and…

jasmine herb pilaf

~ jasmine herb pilaf ~ A lovely jasmine rice pilaf showcasing fresh herbs from your garden! 3 cups cooked jasmine rice 1 small onion, sauteed in butter until slightly browned 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or cashews 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/2 cup chopped, fresh mint, lemon thyme and…

gone fishin’

Craving texture. The types of things that add interest and awe to even the most absurdly cliche summer day. Today was one of those days and I adored it.  I tagged along on a brief fishing trip that Jeff and Gracie took to Potter’s pond here in Red Wing. I mostly sat on a bench…

grilled gyros

~ grilled gyros ~ Sometimes the craving for gyros will strike when you are no where near a gyro stand or street fair. This happened to us a few nights ago and I decided to create a recipe we can make at home. These flavorful, healthy sandwiches can be made using any meat you like.…