The Apple crisps are perfect as individuals. Cut up your favorite tart apple like granny smith or pink lady and bake with a crumble of AP flour, almond flour, oats, brown sugar, and butter. Add leftover apple butter to enhance its richness too. I cheated and used boxed brownie mix because quite honestly, boxed…
Inspired by my Ecology professor, I have been picking nasturtium seeds for weeks now! I am currently seed saving and germinating some other nasturtium seeds as well. Nasturtiums are amazing! Not only are they perennials meaning their rootstock grow back annually- making this better for the soil- but the entire plant is versatile….
I am always unsure what to call these, but they are so buttery that you can take one bite and they will dissolve in your mouth instantly. Some call these Mexican Wedding Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes, or Danish Butter Cookies. But, regardless of the name and their origins, my mother always makes these for Christmas…
The morning after my last day of school involves cleaning. When I can finally get a chance to sleep in for an extra two hours I get out of bed and start unpacking my school bag. Loose papers, empty lipstick, missing hair ties, and an overload of pens come tumbling out onto the floor. I…
My dad always made cream of wheat for me when I was little. I don’t think I know of anyone that even eats the cement like porridge. I only describe it this way because I think that’s what people may think of when they see it; but I love it. It was one of those…
Calling out to all you sweet tooths! Thanksgiving is about eating the pie that you secretly indulge on weeks before the holiday. Sometimes it’s more about sweet than savory. How did the pumpkin pie come to be? It has been modified many times since Colonial America. Quince, pear, and apple tarts were standard…
I have never done something so frightening in my life. Everyone always talks about the beauty of places and how much something can capture your breath, but until you have experienced it for yourself do you really know? I have practically pulled an all nighter between two plane rides and a long drive further south…
My final semester of school will be spent traveling to Italy where I will be studying regional cuisine spending four to five days a week immersed in flour, savoring the regions best olive oil and wafting wine with dinner. Follow me through my blog (Blog Italia on thegarnishedpalate.com) as I post my tour of life in…
I always love a good dense chocolate torte after a heavy meal. There is no sense in having something light after a heavy meal, just keep eating delectable things! I also had a bottle of Rosa Regale- sparkling red wine- that pairs perfectly with chocolate, another reason why I made the cake. See the link…
As I travel around Italy I would love to find the best cannoli on the street! We made Italian street food in class and I was thrilled to make the cannoli, a task I did not want to pass up. This delicacy is mostly found out on the streets of Sicily, the place of their…