Hey friends❣️ A brand new recipe for a brand new week. We all absolutely loved it on our end, hope you do too! Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Cake I must be in the right business, because sometimes I bake just to unwind. (And honestly, the kitchen counter feels a little bare without a cake on it.) Snack cakes are my sweet spot ~ the easygoing side of baking. Lemon poppy seed? That’s a no-brainer. And baking with ricotta? Total genius, and I’ve been onto that one for a while. I have a feeling you're...

Hey friends❣️ Sunday dinners have become a tradition in our house now that both daughters ~ and a new granddaughter ~ live nearby. The only hitch? Pulling off a meal that feels special without missing out on the fun. That’s where these clever Sunday dinner recipes come in ~ with some earlier prep they practically cook themselves while you pour a glass of wine and enjoy the chaos. OVEN These meals can be prepped during the day and slid into the oven timed exactly to when you want to serve...

Hey friends❣️ Omg I cannot find a good scone in town. And that goes for most places I've lived over the years. Restaurant and bakery scones are usually too dry, too crunchy, flavorless, or all of the above. What's up with that? All they have to do is go to the Great Island site and follow instructions!! Coconut Cherry Scones Scones have a rustic/luxe vibe I love. I'd say they sum up the kind of baking I do best. In fact so many of the earliest recipes published from the Great Island kitchen...