Almond Elderflower Cake
This almond elderflower cake with whipped buttermilk frosting is a heavy but delicious cake, the perfect accompaniment for tea, or when you’re just feeling fancy.
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White Chocolate Raspberry Olive Oil Chiffon Cake
This white chocolate raspberry olive oil chiffon cake uses an orange-infused olive oil aand freeze dried raspberries for a light and beautiful cake.
Monday Musings
Hello, Monday.
I’m back on the road again with a weeklong trip to California. Some north, some south, some work, some fun. Balance, exemplified. It meant that this past Saturday was crammed with all the pre-trip to-dos, which of course take priority over everything else (except our outing to see Mamma Mia!). Such as it is.
Little B is watching Crawley, which hopefully is going to go better than it did a few weeks ago when I went to Nashville. He is the main reason I just hate leaving the house at all. Little squidge.
Anyway, not much caught my eye this week. When I have a trip looming at the end of the week it tends to be hard to focus on anything else. Still, a few nuggets:
As summer travel is about to kick off, here are a few tips and tricks that Google Maps can offer that you may not have realized.
I am here for the soft life and doing my best to live it.
Cats are ridiculous and wily creatures.
Consumer protection for us frequent flyers, stateside. But will it reeeeallly work? Seems too good to be true.
LOTR back in theatres. Are we in a time warp?
Thinking of doing a clothing subscription this month. Do you have a fave? I’ve been thinking about this one. Closet needs a refresh.
Cinco de Mayo is coming up, and I’ve got your potluck menu here.
ICYMI- this week’s citrus margarita!
Are we no-churning yet?
Have a great week!
Non-Alcoholic Citrus Margarita
Non-alcoholic citrus margarita contain zero-proof tequila mixed in with lime, lemon, grapefruit and orange juice for a punchy and delicious mocktail.
Charred Broccoli Salad
It would be shocking if I went to London and didn’t come home with at least one dish that warranted recreating and so here we go with this charred broccoli salad.
Orange Upside Down Almond Cake
Orange upside down almond cake is hearty cake topped with sweet oranges in sticky syrup supported by a buttery almond cake and drizzled with a vodka glaze.
Monday Musings – April 2024
Hello, Monday.
Happy April.
I’m across the pond doing some galivanting with some of my gal pals. Tea, regattas, chocolate making and markets are on the agenda. My favorite things to do in one of my favorite places. I hope you are able to squeeze a few of your favorite things in this weekend, too.
We’ve got a new month, so let’s get after it in our usual way:
wishing: i got to see my friends more than i do
hoping: for a smooth month- lots of travel coming up
thinking: of what i feel like cooking this month. suggestions?
praying: for those that are sick, those that are grieving, those that are dying
planning: verano en espana
dreaming: weird hybrid dreams of college times + current tv shows. every have those weird ones?
reading: see you next fall and the new veronica speedwell!
watching: the gentlemen
wearing: stripes, obviously, for the regatta gala #IYKYK
feeling: happy.
What’s your vibe this month?
