By Rachel Rappaport of Coconut & Lime

Photo by Dianne’s Dishes

I don’t know how it is where you live, but here in Baltimore, we are lucky if it goes below 90 degrees in August. The heat however, doesn’t stop me from wanting dessert. Perhaps the simplest of no bake desserts is a yogurt parfait with […]

By Lisa of La Mia Cucina

Photo by More Than Burnt Toast

There are so many fantabulous dishes out there using fresh fruits and vegetables from home gardens, farmer’s markets and roadside stands that I couldn’t resist highlighting a few more awesome recipes!

For many of us, August means fresh, juicy tomatoes are ready to be picked […]

By Brilynn of Jumbo Empanadas

Photo by Jumbo Empanadas

The NY Times recently had an article
about the ultimate chocolate chip cookie where it was determined that the very best cookie should be baked after aging the dough, use chocolate disks instead of chips and contain a generous amount of salt both in and on […]

By Andrea of Andrea’s Recipes

Photo by Cookworm

When the temperatures soar, desserts that require too much time in the kitchen with the oven or over a hot stove aren’t very appealing, so when we indulge in a little sweet something, we want cold. Chilled or frozen desserts can take away the heat of the day and […]