Miniature Cherry Turnovers [Recipe]


Christmas, Food, Recipes, Sweet

With Christmas coming around the corner, I figured it was time to write about some buttery, sweet, beautiful homemade treats we can all make for the holiday season. The best thing about these pastries is that everything can be prepped in advance – which means that you can have freshly baked pastries on Christmas morning […]

December 12, 2020

Light & Flaky Scones [Recipe]


Breakfast, Food, Recipes, Sweet

My cousin Julianna, who lives in Guatemala, asked me for this recipe several years ago, and I (shamefully), haven’t gotten around to sharing it until now! So, Julianna, this post is for you! This is a classic, British-style scone recipe. They are great on their own, or served with butter, jam and/or Devonshire Cream. This […]

April 25, 2020

Blueberry Lavender Scones [Recipe]


Food, Recipes, Sweet

The other day I was making blueberry scones, and it occurred to me as I worked: why don’t I do this with lavender? I always love how the blueberries blend with the dough as you work it, creating a marble effect of purple and blue throughout… and, I thought to myself, “This looks like marbled […]

February 19, 2018