Honey and Agave Roasted Nuts

I’ve been craving nuts all day, but instead of just munching on a few like a normally do, I wanted to try something different. I wanted some sugar coated nuts for a change and so made some quickly this morning.

I nibbled on a few for breakfast, and they certainly hit the spot! They … [read more]

Making Bourbon Balls, Chocolate Covered Pretzels, and Chocolate Covered Almonds

Kentucky is home to some incredible bourbon distilleries, and if you ever get a chance to tour one, I’d highly recommend it. Kemal and I toured the Jim Beam Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky a few years ago with my parents, and it was a wonderful experience. We learned a lot, got to see how bourbon … [read more]

Jam Pecan Cake

I made this cake for a young man I work with who’s graduating from high school. It’s a very moist cake that just melts in your mouth, and  it definitely goes perfectly with a large glass of milk. I thought it was just a little bit too sweet though so next time … [read more]

Hummingbird Cake with Fruit and Cream

The best part about getting back from vacation, besides sleeping in our own bed, is not having to eat in restaurants. We enjoy our own cookin’ more than restaurant food, and it was wonderful to have a home cooked meal after two weeks of eating in hotels and restaurants.

The first meal we had when we … [read more]

Clementine Cake

Kemal bought me a bag of clementines last week, and I’ve really been enjoying them. They’re so incredibly sweet and juicy, and I couldn’t help but wonder how they would taste in a cake. I found a gluten-free recipe online and decided to try it. I don’t have Celiac Disease, but Kemal and I both … [read more]