Hey friends❣️ One of the best parts of the Great Island journey has always been you ~ your creativity, your feedback, your kitchen know-how. Let's bring it all together in a fun new (subscriber only!) series. Each month I’ll throw out a new challenge for us to tackle as a team. Sometimes we’ll cook with a specific ingredient. Other times we might riff on one of my popular recipes…or wander into completely new territory. I think this is going to be a lot of fun. SEPTEMBER'S RECIPE ROUNDTABLE...

Hey friends❣️ A bowl of gorgeous red plums on the counter in late August can mean only one thing: Cardamom Plum Cake Cardamom is one of those magical spices that doesn’t shout, but once you know it, you can’t forget it. I often use it in place of cinnamon to give favorite baked goods a fall refresh. The taste is hard to pin down~ it's warm and fragrant, with a hint of citrus (it’s what gives Scandinavian pastries their haunting aroma.) Just a pinch can turn a simple cake or cookie into...

Hey friends❣️ You don't have to be a kid to love a great packable snack. Who wouldn't want a delicious little bite stashed away for that afternoon fade... Backpack Friendly Back to School Treats As a mom I've always operated from the point of view that school is hard. No matter whether yours is an A+ student (or not!) school is taxing, and any child who willingly trudges through that long day deserves high praise...and a treat. A carefully wrapped backpack treat is a delicious little thread...