Farm Girl Survival Tip #2: walking is great, but really keep the body and mind nimble with a Lunch Break Baking Challenge.
Nutty Walnut Oil Ice Cream
This simple scoop is creamy and smooth, with a flavor that is subtly sweet and even a little savory. Consider it the new vanilla.
Apple and Spice Sorbet
This frozen sorbet is a sweet-as-pie-filling treat that's simultaneously refreshing and comforting.
Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Imagine spiced apple cider ice cream sandwiched between two little pie crust cookies with a little drizzle of caramel.
Apple Cider Ice Cream #4
This latest apple cider ice cream is a pretty pumpkin latte-hued scoop with a creamy texture and a lovely fall spice flavor somewhere between a mulled cider and a chai tea latte.
Apple Cider Ice Cream #1
As far as farms go, my family's is pretty unique. It's both a fully operational dairy farm and apple orchard. Normally, one would pick one or the other. Truly, aside from both being farms, they are entirely different businesses. Clearly I come from a long line of over-achievers (or maybe over-committers...). There actually was some... Continue Reading →
Spiced Apple Cake
This cake looks fussy but is incredibly simple to to make. Packed full of apples and spice, this fall treat is simply melts in your mouth. Added bonus: it's healthier than the usual cake, using applesauce in place of oil. But trust me, your taste buds will never know!
Fields-of-Lavender Frosting
This recipe for Lavender Frosting yields a thick and creamy sugary frosting that's perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes. A little bit of lavender extract goes a long way, so use sparingly. The result is a lovely punch of flavor that will strike you like a field of lavender in the springtime! Lavender Frosting Ingredients... Continue Reading →
Essential Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
This essential recipe for Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is a perfect basic covering for any cake or cupcake. See how I tried it with my Lavender Vanilla Buttercream Frosted White Cake Cupcakes. Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature 1/4 teaspoon salt3 cups powdered sugar 375g3 Tablespoons heavy cream1 teaspoon vanilla... Continue Reading →
White Cake Cupcakes with Lavender and Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
This cake made with egg whites is so light and fluffy that it practically melts in your mouth. Vanilla and lavender buttercream frosting are icing on the cake!