Tag Archives: vanilla bean
Whole Wheat Cinnamon Vanilla Marmalade Pull-Apart Bread
Yesterday, my dad came up to Ashland for a visit. I somehow managed to not take a single photo (as evidence, or as a possible inclusion in this coming Sunday’s Day to Day Life post… C’est la vie). The last … Continue reading
Vanilla Bean and Pear Vodka Cocktails
Whenever I decide to have a drink, chances are I want good bourbon, neat. Or on the rocks. Maybe a delicious microbrew. Preferably dark. I will rarely order a cocktail. It’s not really out of snobbery… Maybe it’s just something … Continue reading
Easy Banana Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting
Sometimes I am not sure where the day goes between waking to the sound of my husband’s voice urging seven year old Silas to “Hurry, baby! Brush your teeth! We’re going to be late for school…” and then the slow … Continue reading
Mini Vanilla Custard Tarts with Chocolate Crusts and Raspberries
I’m not sure how we happened upon the end of summer, yet here it is… school has started, evening temperatures are steadily dropping as the days pass, the skies darken just a little earlier, and I can’t wait for fall … Continue reading
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
If I had to pick my absolute favorite dessert, it would have to be cheesecake. Cheesecake that is not for the faint of heart, or those on a steadfast diet, or those who prefer completely light sweets. Rich and filling … Continue reading
Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Bean Icing
Most of my memories surrounding things cooked in the house I grew up in have to do with my mom. My dad’s meals often seemed thrown together in a chaotic combination process that sometimes worked, but more often instilled fear. … Continue reading