Tia knows I love minis.  Anything where the original version has been shrunk down, I’m a sucker for.  This goes for little Redken shampoos, small Ciroc vodka bottles, and tiny Reese’s Peanut Butter cups.  So when she wanted to surprise me with just a little touch of spoiling, I got my favorite dessert coconut cream …

A Chopped Dessert

We had a friendly little cooking competition at work based on the Chopped television show.  For the dessert round, the secret ingredients were bananas, Sprite, and peanuts.  We don’t have the same pressure with only twenty minutes on the clock, but there’s pressure all the same. Tia took well to the challenge.  She found a …

Spanakopita Quiche

We love quiche. We love spanakopita. It only made perfect sense to combined the two.

California Quiche

Quiche is one of those treats I love because of its versatility.  Not only can you eat it for several meals, but the flavor combinations are endless.  This California version reminds me of the state I crew up in.  Inside this fluffy pie is bacon and cheddar cheese with the avocado slices on top adding …

Individual Makes It Sweeter

Thanksgiving means pie.  Don’t try to deny it.  You’re guests are expecting pumpkin and probably apple.  How can you surprise them with something different, but sticking to traditions?  Make it individual. Tia made this little goodie as a Treat of the Week and vowed to never do it again.  It’s a popular post 0n Pinterest and …

A Flexible Meal

Quiche is one of those simple mysteries in life.  Is it breakfast?  Lunch?  Brunch?  Would you dare to serve it at dinner?  When is the perfect time for the savory pie? There are two things I adore.  1.) Quiche.  The flaky crust holds in a fluffy egg mixture mixed with the most interesting flavor combinations you can …