Bourbon Ball Cake
Julie McAllister, the creative cake genius behind Julie McAllister Cakes, was so inspired by our Bourbon Balls she created a cake recipe in the form of a bourbon ball cake...
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
For as long as I can remember, my birthday cake came from Magee’s Bakery, a tiny corner bakery shop in my hometown of Frankfort, KY. I just loved going there...
Summertime Lemon Pie
So many of my Mother’s favorite recipes, the ones she compiled in a spiral-bound notebook just for me, are the collaborative work of a lifetime of potlucks and family gatherings....
Strawberry Rhubarb Crostata
Springtime in Kentucky is so special. After the Kentucky Derby I am focused on cooking and baking with the fresh ingredients that come from our rich soil. My favorite fruit...
Sugar Cookies
No matter what the occasion, this sugar cookie recipe will fit the season. Making sugar cookies with my girls is one of my favorite activities. As small children and even...
Blueberry Bread
Earlier this summer I bought 2 flats of blueberries from a local farmer. I was quite ambitious thinking that I would be able to can all that fruit. After 4...
Cinnamon Rolls
Last month when I attended a conference I was drawn to the energy and kindness of Jamie Darling. We had met originally on Zoom calls with The Souther C, she...
Pecan Caramel Cake
Every morning after I grab my cup of coffee I head to my office to tackle the days emails and to update my to do list. This particular morning I...
Pumpkin Bread
I bake a variety of different treats for my holiday boxes and the pumpkin bread gets rave reviews from our friends and neighbors. The combination of ingredients creates a moist...
Pumpkin Roulade
For many years we would spend Thanksgiving with dear friends James Frederick and Joe Woods. This dessert was always on the dessert table, its was Joes signature dessert. James and...
Apple Bourbon Crisp
An apple tart inspired by my friend Todd, a chef living in Paris. Dreaming of the time when I can go back and shop the markets with him and live...
Apple Tart
An apple tart inspired by my friend Todd, a chef living in Paris. Dreaming of the time when I can go back and shop the markets with him and live...
Peach Crostata
Last year, my kitchen was filled with some of the most delicious fruit I had ever eaten, Mother Nature must have been showing off. There is nothing more delicious than...
Cherry Galette
After making several batches of Boozy Cherries I am still left with an abundance of fruit. There is no better way to celebrate the season and use up the extra...
Boozy Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
While I was in college, my Grandmother would send me my favorite cookies in a coffee tin along with a book of stamps and note cards. Each layer of cookies...
Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes
There is no shortage of blueberries this summer at the farmers market. Combined with lemon this is the perfect combination for a summer cupcake. Whether you a celebrating a special...
Blueberry Cobbler
Adapted from Dolester Mile’s recipe. I created my version to be baked in individual ramekins rather than a larger baking dish. No matter what vessel you serve this cobbler in,...
Apple Hand Pies
When visiting my Dad, our conversations at some point always come around to his Mom who I called “Mammy.” We remember our time with her and our greatest memories take...
Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recently the DoubleTree Hotel released their chocolate chip cookie recipe with much fanfare. Seeing the hype about the release of the recipe brought so many wonderful memories of baking with...