September 13, 2021 | Kat | Blog, Desserts, Recipes, Summer, Tea
Blackberry Lavender Scones These delightful scones are a great way to make use of the last of the season blackberries or use up any berries you have in your freezer. Blackberry Lavender Scones Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (296 g) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda
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August 30, 2021 | Kat | Blog, Desserts, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Tea
I love matcha and rose, so I decided to combine the two flavors together to create this scone recipe. For the matcha I used Matchaful’s excellent culinary grade matcha powder. In addition to the matcha, I’ve added rose water to both the dough as well as a glaze. Top the scones off with some dried
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August 25, 2021 | Kat | Blog, Desserts, Italian Food, Recipes, Summer
This is a delicious and easy cake to make for summer! The combination of raspberries, almonds and lemon is sure to please at your next summer gathering. For the cake: 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour (150 gm) * 1 cup finely ground almond flour (100 gm) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt
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July 2, 2021 | Kat | Blog, Drinks, Recipes, Summer
Pomegranate Rose Martini This cocktail is made with a fragrant Rose Liqueur I recently discovered from Salish Sea Organic Liqueurs @salishseaorganics . This liqueur, which tastes like an actual rose, pairs beautifully well with pomegranate juice, or cranberry juice if you’re unable to find it. Along with my homemade rose petal syrup, it made a beautiful
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February 8, 2018 | Kat | Appetizers, Blog, Desserts, Mains, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Summer, Travel
This is a menu I created with dishes inspired by the wonderful food I had in Rome. I remember eating the most delicious pizza topped with zucchini flowers. It was delicious and beautiful. I also tried cheeses from other regions of Italy, including burrata cheese, served with slightly tart and sweet fresh apricot compote. Romanesco,
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