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❣️ If you haven't made a fruit pie this summer, this is your wake up call! Blueberry Pie One of the highlights of my summer is the one afternoon I set aside at least once a year to make a full on fruit pie. This year it's blueberry and it turned out so great. It's literally bursting with berries, and the lattice crust was so easy, I even made a video to show you how. I freely admit I've never been a pie crust person ~ I've always found it fiddly to make and I avoided it whenever...

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...