These mini cream puffs are light, crisp pastries filled with a rich, creamy center. I make them for holidays and family gatherings — they’re always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe yields crunchy shells with a nutty, smooth filling. I often enjoy one alongside a green smoothie for a simple dessert pairing. Sometimes I fill them with … Read more

Reviewing my posts from this spring, it’s clear that the weather has dominated my life since mid-April. I narrowly avoided a tornado on April 15 and came even closer to one on April 27. That experience has left me grappling with a mix of emotions—survivor’s guilt, fatigue from intensive disaster-relief work, and a persistent low … Read more

We just returned from Italy and had an incredible trip. We visited beautiful cities and enjoyed some of the best gluten-free food we’ve ever had. During the trip, I received many messages asking how I find restaurants while traveling. I replied to so many people that I decided to put my approach into a blog … Read more

These chocolate chip cookies are made without brown sugar when you’re in a pinch. They’re quick and easy to prepare and bake up soft and chewy with slightly crisp edges. If you’ve ever started a batch of chocolate chip cookies only to find you’re out of brown sugar, this recipe is for you. It uses … Read more

Christmas Cake is a moist white sheet cake studded with red and green sprinkles and finished with a silky vanilla cream cheese frosting. This festive dessert is ideal for holiday gatherings and easily feeds a crowd. Festive, Delicious Christmas Cake This Funfetti-style Christmas Cake brings a classic vanilla flavor and a tender, moist crumb that … Read more

Freda’s Apple & Fruit Loaf Freda’s apple & fruit loaf is a delightful, old-fashioned loaf cake—moist, simple to make and perfect to keep in a tin for snacks or afternoon tea. This version is studded with mixed dried fruit and uses apple pulp, which you can prepare in batches and freeze for year-round baking. Apple … Read more

Crunchy in all the right places with a buttery, chewy center, these sourdough cornflake raisin cookies are irresistible. Make a batch and you’ll likely want to eat them all yourself. This recipe uses 100 g of active sourdough starter or discard and requires chilling the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, so … Read more

Learn how to make a butter board — a simple, show-stopping appetizer that’s taken social media by storm. A butter board elevates the humble butter dish by spreading softened butter across a serving board and finishing it with herbs, spices, citrus zest, nuts, edible flowers and a drizzle of honey. It’s an easy, elegant way … Read more

Today I’m excited to share coastal kitchen ideas and the full details of our kitchen. I’ve shown this room many times, but I realized I’d never put together a clear, complete list of materials and design choices. If you’re building or renovating, I hope this inspires you. Direct links to items used in our kitchen … Read more

This keto cranberry cheesecake combines tart cranberries with a smooth, creamy cheesecake filling on a warmly spiced almond base. It’s low carb, gluten-free, and an elegant festive dessert. If you have leftover keto cranberry sauce, this cheesecake is a perfect way to use it — or any excuse to bake a cheesecake! We expected the … Read more