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Last weekend I had an idea that turned into a delicious lunch. Homemade blackberry jam spread across sliced of bread. Top with brie, jalapeno and bacon. This is one good grilled cheese. It all started with homemade blackberry jam. You start with sugar and blackberries. Strain the berry mixture. Place in a small saucepan and…
When I was attending the She Speaks conference in July, we ate at this cute restaurant, The Pewter Rose. We were served these delicious Butterscotch Scones as an amuse bouche. The restaurant is in the historic South End of Charlotte and occupies the second floor of a turn-of-the-century textile warehouse. It is light and airy…
Recently my niece called a meeting with me to discuss new recipes for us to make. She pulled out her Pink Princess cookbook by Barbara Berry and we sat at the family room game table. She has become a great little baker and loves to help out in the kitchen. When I brought my coffee…
Meyer Lemons are in stores right now and I love to use them in baked goods. They brighten everything. Combine the lemons with raspberries and you will feel like spring is just around the corner. This weekend is time change so we will be able to enjoy the start of spring evenings. This time of…
Where we came from often influences the food we make. In many cultures recipes are passed down from generation to generation. When they are in the right mood kids love to hear bits and pieces of family history and they have already chosen family favorites that they love us to make. Recipes are such a…
Each month a group of my friends have been gathering to talk about social media. Each of us has projects we are working on. One designs clothes, another designs invitations, a few of us blog and one is in real estate. It has turned into a rich evening of sharing with friends. We hold each…
Next week is Thanksgiving. I feel the year is rushing quickly towards the end. I want to slow it down and enjoy the holidays, starting with Thanksgiving. These Chipotle Cheddar Scones are slightly spicy, cheesy and perfectly flaky. One of my favorite turkeys to make is a Ancho Chile and Honey Turkey. My faithful standby…
This weekend I invited my friend Nell over for a breakfast tea. Nell has been a mentor in my life over the last seven years. I met her at a point in my life I was in transition. She spoke words of wisdom and encouragement into my life. We share a love of tea and…
Growing up my family would often go to Palm Springs for a weekend. On the way out there is a place called Hadley’s Date Farm. It has been around since 1931, off Interstate 10. They have a wide variety of dates including Medjool, Deglet Noor and Empress dates. We would stop on the way home…
If you are wondering why it has been so quiet here at Adventures in the Kitchen it is because my computer crashed and died. Not just once, but three times in the last month. It has now checked into the Apple repair, after a brief stay at another tech room and I hope to pick…
These Bacon, Cheddar & Roasted Corn Goureges contain three of my favorite foods in one luscious bite. When I was younger, maybe in Jr. High, my Aunt Ginny made cheese puffs for a Christmas Eve get together. I remember biting into them and getting this light yet cheesy bite of flavor. I was in love….
This year we had a brunch theme for our family Easter dinner. Though I ended up home sick I made these Oatmeal Blackberry Scones to send along. I had blackberries at home so I decided add them to the scone recipe. You could use raspberries as an alternative. Frozen or fresh would work well in…