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Blackberry Bourbon Smash
One of my favorite things about late summer is that it’s blackberry season. Bushes at my local pick-your-own farms are heavy with plump violet berries perfect for pies, cobblers or just eating straight off the bush. More than just desserts and snacks I also like to use blackberries in cocktails. Pair blackberries with smoky bourbon,…
Easy Blueberry Ricotta Cake
There’s nothing I love more than a recipe that is simple yet unexpectedly sophisticated. Enter ricotta cake. Like Italy (where ricotta cake is created) ricotta cake looks humble but tastes refined. Equal parts rich and light, this cake has a hint of citrus and is bursting with fresh blueberries. As easy to whip up as…
Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
Fitting in breakfast on a busy morning can be a challenge, but just because breakfast is fast doesn’t mean it can’t be pretty and tasty as well. Smoothie bowls are one of my favorite quick and healthy breakfast options and there are endless ways to customize. Making your own smoothie bowls at home is also…
Passion Fruit Mojito – Easy Tropical Cocktail
Few cocktails take you to a to a tropical state of mind quite like a mojito. Light, refreshing and not too strong a mojito is basically a vacation in a glass. One sip and I’m transported to a place where palm trees fringe white sand beaches, bathing suits are the outfit of the day and…
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Pasta with Creamy Pesto Corn Sauce and Tomatoes
Fresh corn is by far one of my favorite vegetables of summer. While I love it right off the cob corn can also become a luscious velvety pasta sauce without one bit of cream or flour to be found. Add in some fragrant pesto and sweet cherry tomatoes and you’ve got a pasta dinner that’s…
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White Port and Tonic (Porto Tonico) – A Delightful Portuguese Cocktail
Nothing pleases me more than a cocktail that’s unexpected that also happens to be quite simple, and a white port and tonic fits that bill. Sweet Portuguese wine is perfectly complimented by slightly tart and bubbly tonic and instantly transports me to a sun swept terrace in Lisbon. Discover how easy and utterly delicious this…
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Hi there, my name is Brianna and here you’ll find recipes inspired by fresh seasonal ingredients as well as flavors discovered on my travels. Read more