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Homemade Limoncello
Bring the Amalfi Coast to you with this easy-to-make Italian liqueur. The lightly sweet, lemony flavor is perfect as a mixer or an after-dinner drink and makes a festive holiday or hostess gift. 🍋 My mother-in-law introduced me to this light-tasting, lemony Italian liqueur several years ago after she and my father-in-law traveled to the…
A Few of My Favorite Things－August
The hot, hazy days of August call for cold refreshment, great beach reads, and a bit of back-to-school inspiration. The latest edition of Favorite Things covers it all! If you’ve followed the Fountain Avenue Kitchen over time, there are two things you may know about me. I love trivia…and ice cream! As such, an…
Cranberry Apple Crisp
A delightful balance of sweet and tart adds something special to this easy crisp, which can be made dairy- and gluten-free if needed. While I will always have a fond place in my heart for my grandmother’s black raspberry and apple pies, with their flaky, buttery crusts and sweet-tart fillings, I’ve broken with holiday tradition…
Meadow Tea
This Lancaster County staple is summer in an ice-cold glass. Crisp, clean, minty and utterly refreshing, it’s also the perfect way to use an abundance of mint. If Lancaster County had an official summer drink, it would surely be Meadow Tea. For years I threatened to rip out the mint that has a way…
7-Minute Holiday Caramel Sauce
7-Minute Holiday Caramel Sauce is a holiday twist on my classic recipe, and adjustments for classic and salted variations are included in the recipe header. Easy and foolproof! As I was purchasing my favorite vanilla bean ice cream a few months ago, a friendly cashier asked me if I had tried a flavor called…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mug Cake
A decadently delicious, single serve cake takes a few minutes to make and offers a hearty dose of satisfying protein too! I love a good chocolate cake as much as the next person. Topped with the foolproof peanut butter frosting pictured with the linked cake, it’s a personal favorite that has graced the table of many…
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
The only gingerbread recipe you will ever need, these perfectly-spiced cookies have stood the test of time and are as fun to make as they are to eat! When I was a kid, gingerbread cookies were all about the creative endeavor. After bringing the cut-out boys and girls to life with eyes, nose, striped skirts,…
John’s Top 10 (and a college graduation!)
Big occasions provide good reason to reflect on the years gone by. And what’s a walk down memory lane without remembering the things that made the biggest impressions–in this case, food! During a recent conversation with my older son, John, about childhood punishments meted out over the years, I had to think long and…
Baking FAQs and Helpful Tips
What are the most common baking mistakes? How can we avoid them? This post addresses common pitfalls and provides expert tips for troubleshooting trickier problems. (Tried-and-true recipes included!) Have you ever flipped a cake out of the pan, only for chunks of cake to break away and remain in the pan? Have you sliced into…
Peanut Butter Cup Protein Shake
A high-protein meal replacement that pulls double duty as dessert? Sign me up! This thick, creamy shake has actually served me quite well over the years. Because of my penchant for a nightly bowl of ice cream–truly one of the hardest habits for me to break–I’m always on the hunt for healthier options that truly…
Food Gift Guide
Looking for a thoughtful (and delicious!) DIY gift that even the most discerning recipient will love? This list is chock full of easy recipes for gifting at all occasions! So often, well intentioned gifts end up in a drawer or closet, never to see the light of day. When we struggle to come up with…
What to see and do in New York City!
It’s a quick train ride away for many of us, and also a destination for everyone worldwide. But with so much going on in the big city, where are the best places to visit and (most importantly) the yummiest spots to eat? Note: We will update this post with new finds over time, so check…
