January 26, 2022 | Amanda Bevill

Desserts

Pocky is fun to eat, fun to make, and fun to spice! Inspired by Susan Spungen's recent recipe post, homemade Pocky jumped to the top of our recipe list and we're glad we didn't wait. This recipe follows hers pretty much to the letter, except that we went all-out with a Valenti...

December 01, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Holiday, Beverages, Cocktails

Happy Nog Season! Eggnog is traditional this time of year, and spicing the custard with our Pink Chai came naturally. Full of holiday favorites like cinnamon, ginger and cardamom, it's a fresh and welcome twist for this favorite drink. The rose, rooibos and pink peppercorns ad...

June 29, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Desserts, Breakfast, Snacky Bits

This go-to summer breakfast has infinite possibilities. We used chia seeds which are full of protein, antioxidants and fiber. Once they soak overnight in liquid, they plump up and have a tapioca-like texture that is both filling and easy to build on other flavors. Here we brew...

March 24, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Bread & Pasta

Spring 2020, the sourdough frenzy started. I had very little bread baking experience and flour was scarce. There was no sourdough starter in sight, but we were in lockdown. After a legit learning curve, and in desperate need of a hobby, sourdough ended up giving me all of the ...

March 20, 2021 | Amanda Bevill

Holiday, Desserts

Nothing says "spring" like a pastel Peep parade. These rustic cuties are fun and super easy to make. Kids young and old will have fun messing around with the powdered sugar and sticky cut-outs. Plan ahead for parade day, as each batch of marshmallows needs to dry overnight bef...

March 16, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Bread & Pasta

Use your extra hour of daylight savings time to make pasta from scratch! It is a labor of love, and what's not to love about hand made pappardelle. These wide, fat noodles are not fussy. Just fold the pasta sheets like an accordion and slice off the strips. For a little extra ...

January 21, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Bbq, Entrees

It may not be grilled over an open flame or cooked in a traditional clay oven, but this Tandoori Roasted Chicken is guaranteed to brighten your January. We've brought sunshine into the kitchen in the depth of winter with bright colors and flavors on the table. Our Tandoori chi...

January 02, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Breakfast, Beverages

Beet powder is among the most striking spices we have at the shop. Its vibrant red color is attention grabbing, and transfers well into any dish it is used in, with little hassle. People either love or hate beets, but even their most dedicated supporters will admit that they c...

May 13, 2020 | Jamie Aragonez

Holiday, Desserts

Spring 2020. I was craving pie. Sadly, I had no flour and no fresh fruit, aside from an old orange. Thus, the Cranberry and Orange Tart was born out of pure necessity. Dried cranberries were used here, but dried tart cherries can easily be substituted. For this, the crust is m...