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Bananas Foster Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on August 27, 2017

Good morning and Happy Sunday, blog family! I hope you find yourself filled with loads of joy and coffee this morning, maybe even with a bit of spare time to whip up these bananas foster cinnamon rolls that I'm about to share with you. I've got the lineup of fun things to watch, read, and eat this week, so get comfy in your favorite chair and let's chat! 2017 Restaurant City of the Year Brett and I are planning a trip to Chicago for my birthday this year! Luckily, the city was just named restaurant city of the year by Bon Appetit Magazine. Read this article's rundown on why Chicago is THE place to catch a meal and be sure to tell me all of your favorite spots there to check out! Carpool Karaoke It's no secret that I love carpool karaoke. James Corden is a wizard of musical comedy and I constantly find myself chuckling at his...

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Raisin Swirl Bread

Posted on August 22, 2017

by Kate

I think the first day of adulthood can be marked by the moment you realize that you are your mother. High school graduation, a promotion at work, the birth of a child, yes, but nothing makes me feel like a old lady more than admitting I want to be just like my mom. Growing up, my mother and I weren't always thick as thieves. She took the role of chauffer, chef, and maid, while I played the despondent, self-centered child with not even a lick of courtesy or common sense. As far as I was concerned, she was too strict, too loud, too all up in my business all the time, and I swore I'd do it better when I had kids of my own someday. And let's all just laugh at that illusion, right?At sixteen, it was easy for me to believe that my mom existed for little more than to ruin...

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Cherry Gateau Basque

Posted on August 18, 2017

by Kate

I know, I know. You see the title of this blog post, and if you're like 99% of the people on this earth, you're like, "What the heck is cherry gateau Basque?" Well, fear not, because we're going to get all up in this bizznazz, okay? If you do weird stuff in a small town like, say, write a food blog, people tend to notice. In my little town of Selma, AL, this is me. I am the self-proclaimed weirdo dessert lady. To be honest, if you've gotta be known for something in a small town, I hardly think that being the over-zealous-on-social-media-baker-chick is the worst option. You could be the guy who peed his pants at the softball field...

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Strawberry Fig Pop-Tarts

Posted on August 14, 2017

by Kate

Strawberry fig pop-tarts. Does your inner kid just squeal with delight? POP-TARTS, okay? Pop-tarts for grown-ups- finally!In college, my friends used to joke that I had a tape worm. Now, to be fair, I've never had a tape worm, but it's my understanding that such creatures are not a joking matter. To be clear, if you currently have a tape worm, you also have my sincerest apologies. Truly.The point is, I used to be able to eat like I was eating for five. Food would enter my body with zero care in my mind as to where it would go next. Dessert? Duh. Seconds? Of course, thank you for offering. I had an insatiable appetite, a voracity for food and the act of dining, but as luck and genetics would have it, you wouldn't know it by looking at me. At my largest, I had decent curves and an enviable rack, so I...

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Jelly Donuts and a SAVEUR Blog Awards Nomination (!!!)

Posted on August 9, 2017

by Kate

Friends, it is with tons of joy, some nervous sweating, and a dozen jelly donuts that I share with you THE. MOST. EXCITING. NEWS. No, Mom, I'm not pregnant, but...

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Brown Sugar Pound Cake with Blueberries and Brown Butter Crumble

Posted on August 6, 2017

by Kate

If I could, I would box each and every one of you a loaf of this brown sugar pound cake. I'd fashion it with parchment paper and a curl of ribbon, along with a handwritten note of sorts. We'd nibble on a slice over a cup of coffee, and it'd be in that space that we'd share stories, the joys and the horrors, of our week. This brown sugar pound cake is the kind of treat that's meant for gifting and inspires sharing, like a buttery little love note to send to the people who count.I've recently spent a fair amount of time thinking about why I love this craft so much. In a matter of years, baking and cooking has melted into the nooks and crannies of my life, pouring edges to the mold of who I am, of who I want to be. It's less of a hobby or a means of nourishment, but...

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BBC Popsicles// Guide to St. Barth’s

Posted on August 1, 2017

by Kate

Bonjour, y'all! Is it cool if we get boozy on a Tuesday? Can we agree to put out some beach vibes even if it's from the desk of our chair at work? Today I'm sharing these BBC popsicles with you (that's Bailey's, banana, and coconut!), and in order to do so, I've gotta do some backpedaling. You need hear about the vacay that inspired these bad boys. So let's dive in!At the end of May, Brett and I traveled with our main squeeze BFFs to St. Barth's, the sunny overseas collectivity of France located in the West Indies. The island had long been on my bucket list and I was thrilled to finally have the opportunity to go. Two flights and a dicey puddle jumper was all it took to transport us to a place that felt a world away. Within minutes of landing on the island, I could tell that we weren't in Kansas...

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Bananas Foster Cinnamon Rolls

Raisin Swirl Bread

Cherry Gateau Basque

Strawberry Fig Pop-Tarts

Jelly Donuts and a SAVEUR Blog Awards Nomination (!!!)

Brown Sugar Pound Cake with Blueberries and Brown Butter Crumble

BBC Popsicles// Guide to St. Barth’s

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