Triple Citrus Poppy Seed Cake (and a review!)

Quick Breads are cute. Quick Breads in polka-dotted, cubed baking cups? Waaaay, way cuter. (Think: 12 fluffy puppies snuggled in a blanket cute) I was super excited to get a package on my doorstep a few days ago. Even more excited when said package contained an assortment of baking cups from Welcome Home Brands, makers of oven-safe […]

Citrus Olive Oil Cake with Strawberry Rose Compote

To say that I’ve taken a bit of a break would be a fair statement. The month of September FLEW past. It’s not that I haven’t been working on any new recipes; in fact, I have three posts just begging waiting to be worked on and posted. Birdcage Bakeshop has been keeping me on my […]

Baked Stonefruit with Granola

Yesterday my baking company, Birdcage Bakeshop, participated in the Artisan’s Market held monthly at Williams Sonoma. I know. (Squeeeeee!) Navigating the world as a new business owner is exciting. And terrifying. Luckily, the sampling went well and I fielded lots of questions on what to do with the granola I was selling. “Funny you should ask. […]

Thyme Roasted Tomatoes over Grilled Polenta

It’s been a whirlwind week ’round these parts. Aside from a M-F desk job, I’ve recently opened up a baking business. This means I spend my time covered in flour, smelling like buttercream, and harassing my family to try anything and everything that has been coming out of the test kitchen. I usually try to […]

Belgian Waffles with Balsamic Blueberry Velvet Syrup

Belgian Waffles, meet Blueberry. Blueberry, meet Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar. Yup. Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar for breakfast. Okay, well maybe not FOR breakfast, but certainly IN it. As we edge closer and closer to spring, I’ve noticed a distinct change in my food cravings. I’ve finally kicked my butternut squash craving, kicked my Brussels Sprout yearnings to […]

Sesame Panko Crusted Salmon on Braised Asian Veggies

This morning I found myself in awe. See, I have recently undertaken an attempt at starting a veggie patch. And when I say veggie patch, I really mean I have three green things that I am attempting to grow sitting on my window sill: basil, spinach, and green onions. I once saw on Pinterest that […]

Glazed Pork Chops with Kohlrabi Pesto Veggie Saute

It’s been a long, long winter. The holidays are long past, nothing much to look forward to winter-wise. I dream of Spring and Summer. Although, living in North Texas, I suppose I don’t have much to complain about. We really get minimal snow and only have to deal with ice storms every once in a […]

Flourless Dark Chocolate Bourbon Cake with Balsamic Pomegranate Sauce

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, peeps. Valentine’s is a day of romance, embraces, nice dinners out. It’s also a day of expensive flowers, long waits at over-crowded bistros, and babysitters’ fees. I’m not trying to sound negative about the holiday, but my hubs and I are the stay-inside-and-celebrate type. I’ve yet to decide what I’m cooking […]

Black Eyed Peas ‘n Greens Stew

There are certain dishes that just scream “From the South”. Although I am not a native southerner, I have grown fond of greens; kale, collard, mustard – you name it! Winter time in Texas means an overabundance of greens in markets and co-op shares. When I first moved down from up north, I would have […]