Perriann Diaz 9/18/20 Perriann Diaz 9/18/20

chocolates with raspberry jalapeño jam

Ever wanted to make your own chocolate treat? This is a great recipe to start with.

Perriann Diaz 9/18/20 Perriann Diaz 9/18/20

roasted blackberry jalapeño jam

I love spicy jam!! Let me shout it!

Perriann Diaz 9/17/20 Perriann Diaz 9/17/20

best sourdough recipe

I have been using Maurizios beginner sourdough recipe for years! This week I finally decided I was ready to level up and try my hand at his “BEST SOURDOUGH RECIPE”.

Perriann Diaz 9/16/20 Perriann Diaz 9/16/20

keto friendly blackberry popsicle

My friend Jon, like many others, has loved the results of a keto lifestyle. He expressed interest in me making a dessert he could enjoy. This is his treat. I hope you enjoy it as much as he does.

Perriann Diaz 9/15/20 Perriann Diaz 9/15/20

madeleines

What is a cookie that you could eat a dozen of before blinking? Well, one of mine are Madeleines!! Everyone we shared these with loved them.

Perriann Diaz 9/14/20 Perriann Diaz 9/14/20

melon and snow pea salad

I was inspired by a recipe, and then changed almost everything about it. We loved the end result and found it refreshing.

Perriann Diaz 9/12/20 Perriann Diaz 9/12/20

pan integral whole wheat bread

Perriann Diaz 9/11/20 Perriann Diaz 9/11/20

gluten free chocolate chip cookies

We have friends who are GF, so I was on the hunt for a good recipe. These were perfect and our friends loved them.

Perriann Diaz 9/10/20 Perriann Diaz 9/10/20

shockingly easy no-knead focaccia

Perriann Diaz 9/9/20 Perriann Diaz 9/9/20

pan rustico (country bread)

Recipe by Bryan Ford in his New World Sourdough cookbook. This is his classic country loaf recipe.

Perriann Diaz 9/8/20 Perriann Diaz 9/8/20

homemade cherry popsicles

Fun, easy, and a great snack!

Perriann Diaz 9/7/20 Perriann Diaz 9/7/20

honeydew salad with jalapeños, zucchini, and avocado

Who doesn’t love a refreshing salad? This one was a house favorite. Anything that can be refreshing but have bold flavors is perfect.

Perriann Diaz 9/5/20 Perriann Diaz 9/5/20

double fold vanilla ice cream with brownies and strawberry jam

I used 3 recipes from the Salt and Straw cookbook to make this double fold vanilla ice cream with brownies and strawberry jam. Each were fantastic! And they were just perfect coming together.

Perriann Diaz 9/4/20 Perriann Diaz 9/4/20

tri-tip with gremolata

For my husbands birthday, he received a Traeger smoker. It is something he has wanted for years. We went down to our local butcher (the wise ox) and picked out a beautiful tri-tip. We don’t always eat meat, but when we do, we aim to go to local butcher.

Perriann Diaz 9/3/20 Perriann Diaz 9/3/20

black pepper and balsamic roasted strawberry jam

My husband is a fan in putting balsamic in all sweets, just to see if it works. So, a strawberry jam with balsamic is right up his alley. It is sweet and tangy.

Perriann Diaz 9/2/20 Perriann Diaz 9/2/20

pan rustico (country bread)

Working my way through Bryan Ford’s New World Sourdough cookbook. This is his classic country loaf recipe.

Perriann Diaz 9/1/20 Perriann Diaz 9/1/20

roasted strawberry layer cake

It was my husbands birthday, and he wanted a strawberry cake. So, he gets a strawberry cake. This recipe is by Benjamina Ebuehi, a quarter finalist on the Great British Bake Off.

Perriann Diaz 8/31/20 Perriann Diaz 8/31/20

watermelon salad and fried green beans

Watermelon and feta with spices is very refreshing. Green beans with caramelized onions is a staple.

Perriann Diaz 8/28/20 Perriann Diaz 8/28/20

garlic confit and infused oil

I love having garlic confit on hand for toasts, spreads (baba ganoush, salsa, guacamole, etc), and even in stir frys. The possibilities are really endless.