Hello and welcome to the Income Report for June 2018. As I mentioned in the last report, these income updates may appear more frequently until I’m caught up. Thanks for bearing with me — recipe posts will resume soon. Table of Contents Why do an income report on a food blog? The numbers for June … Read more

Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. This Coconut Cake is moist, tender and full of coconut flavor. Two fluffy layers are infused with shredded coconut and coconut milk, and the coconut cream cheese frosting adds a subtle tang and rich coconut note. Toasted coconut flakes finish the cake for a pretty, celebratory … Read more

25+ cookout side dishes to bring to your next backyard barbecue or potluck! Below you’ll find classic warm-weather salads and sides, plus plenty of no-cook options that travel well. The Best Cookout Sides Summer is almost here, and that means backyard barbecues and potlucks are back. This roundup collects crowd-pleasing sides to serve with grilled … Read more

I love making this creamy sun-dried tomato pasta when I need a quick, flavorful meal. It comes together in about 30 minutes. The sweet-tangy sun-dried tomatoes blended with cream create a silky sauce that clings beautifully to pasta. If you enjoy rich pasta dishes, try my other recipes like Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Fiesta Chicken … Read more

Cinnamon sugar feels like a warm, familiar hug. My mother always kept a shaker of it in the spice cabinet and sprinkled it over everything from challah French toast and French toast casserole to buttered noodles. Now that I’m a mom to three kids, I do the same—it’s a simple comfort everyone in the house … Read more

Jennifer from Savory Simple shares practical tips for cooking like a pro at home. Learn about the five tastes, how to season with confidence, and other essential techniques to improve your cooking. This episode focuses on straightforward techniques and mindset shifts that make a big difference in the kitchen. I speak with Jennifer Farley, the … Read more

That’s right — pasta and lettuce come together in one vibrant salad. This Italian Pasta and Lettuce Salad combines bold, savory ingredients like salami and Gorgonzola with crisp romaine and slightly bitter radicchio. Fresh tomatoes and cucumber add brightness, while a simple Italian dressing of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar brings everything … Read more

Few appetizers are easier or more crowd-pleasing than a loaded bread dipping oil. This sun-dried tomato pesto version delivers big flavor with minimal effort — just six ingredients and five minutes, with no cooking required. I keep coming back to simple bread-dipping oils because they’re fast, attractive on a table, and universally loved. This sun-dried … Read more

I’ve been developing moonshine recipes for years, and Popcorn Sutton’s Apple Pie Moonshine stands out as a classic that captures Southern warmth in a jar. This drink blends cinnamon’s spice with the bright sweetness of apple cider and the vanilla depth I like to add with real vanilla bean. A simple tip: let the moonshine … Read more