Hey, Reader! As the result of picking 10 lbs of blueberries a few weeks ago, there are three new blueberry recipes on my website this season! And one of them just went up this morning ;) My Favorite Blueberry Recipes I just hit publish on these mini blueberry cheesecakes made with blueberry jam in a muffin pan! Turn blueberries into cheesecake This blueberry frozen custard has over 2 cups of berries in the base—and even more if you add in a blueberry jam swirl ;) Turn blueberries into ice...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Summer is well on its way, and we're having our first real heat wave this week, which is a real whiplash after our big trip a couple weeks ago—more on that below! I'm working my way through 10+ pounds (about 5 kilos) of fresh-picked blueberries with a lot of recipe testing. Until I have those recipes finalized and ready to share, here are some of my favorite recipes that don't require your oven: My Favorite No-Bake Recipes My aunt Deb was known for her Special K bars! If you've...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! There are few things better than fresh-picked berries, and strawberries are at their peak right now! Here are my favorite recipes to honor the humble berry: My Favorite Strawberry Recipes My newest recipe, mini strawberry cheesecakes are baked in a muffin pan with no water bath. They can be made with strawberry jam or fresh strawberries! For the strawberries 'n' cream lover If you won't be able to eat all of your strawberries fast enough, make my small batch strawberry jam! My...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Saturday! If you dread having to buy new minor kitchen appliances because it's hard knowing which online reviews you can trust, me too. That's why I started creating product reviews! For the last few years, any time I buy a new appliance, I take tedious notes and track everything I like and dislike about it over the next 6-12 months. I then compile all that information into a video, so you know if the product is actually worth purchasing. I bought a new kitchen appliance in September,...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader!\ Spring has officially sprung, bringing longer days (finally!) and lots of blooms 🌼 It's been a little quiet on my end because I've been hard at work on a new long-form YouTube video. If you want to see it as soon as I post it, make sure you're subscribed :) Once I finish that project, I'm really excited to get back to sharing new recipes every week! I've been working on quite a few since last year, and most use a fruit that's almost back in season 🍓 Until then, if you've only...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! I'm not sure what it's like where you are, but it feels like spring here in California's Central Valley! The almond blossoms have come and gone, and I'm starting to plan this year's herb and vegetable garden. If it's not feeling like spring yet, the following recipes may or may not help speed the change in weather along ;) Recipes to Welcome Spring Easter is coming up on April 5, and these lemon meringue macarons are my favorite kind of Easter egg. They look like a real egg when...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Happy almost Valentine's Day, Reader! When it comes to Valentine's Day, I feel like there are two kinds of recipes: The ones that make cute little hearts out of everything in shades of red and pink, and the ones that overload on chocolate. I love both, but I have more far more chocolate recipes than heart recipes on my website, so I guess that tells you where my preferences lie! Speaking of, did you know that you can add The Floral Apron as a preferred source on Google? You might have noticed...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Happy January, Reader! If you have a resolution to try a new type of recipe this year, I would love to help you check it off your list! That's the whole reason I share my beginner-friendly recipes with video tutorials and cleanup ratings: So you know exactly what to expect the entire time! Here are my favorite recipes for growing your skills in the kitchen: Want to make homemade bread? The easiest bread recipe I know is my small batch focaccia. I make it all the time to serve alongside...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Happy December, Reader! Every time I think of Christmas cookies, I think of the failed batch of gingerbread cookies that my mom and I made (rather, attempted to make) years ago. We made a handful of different cookies that year from a well-known magazine—including three-color pinwheels that turned out great!—but for some reason, the gingerbread dough turned into a literal brick in the fridge. We tried rolling it out, and it wouldn't budge at all. We thought letting it sit out might soften it....
9 months ago • 2 min read