Tender poached pears, a creamy almond filling, and buttery puff pastry come together in this elegant yet approachable dessert. Lightly glazed with a spiced citrus syrup, these pastries feel special enough for entertaining but simple enough to make at home. Ingredients (Makes 6 pastries) Poached Pears 3 firm Bosc pears 4 cups water 1 cup…
(Serves 6–8) What You’ll Need… For the pork loin: • 1 (2–3 lb) pork loin roast • 1–2 tsp kosher salt • 1 tsp black pepper • 1–2 tbsp olive oil For the cranberry–mustard crust: • 1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce • ¼ cup Dijon mustard • 3 tbsp whole-grain mustard (or more Dijon if…
15th Birthdays, Mother’s Day & Memories to Last a Lifetime This past weekend, we packed our bags and headed to one of our favorite Virginia destinations—The Omni Homestead Resort—for a special double celebration: our son’s 15th birthday and Mother’s Day. Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, The Omni Homestead offered the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation,…
When it comes to entertaining, I love finding fun and easy ways to make food look extra special. This Cream Cheese Flower Board is not only a showstopper but also a perfect mix of sweet and salty flavors—ideal for brunch, spring gatherings, or even a casual family snack night! Why You’ll Love This Cream Cheese…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from our past two spring breaks in London, it’s that a proper crumpet with clotted cream and jam is elite. Since we won’t be hopping across the pond this spring, I’m bringing a little British magic to the kitchen instead! These homemade crumpets are golden, fluffy, and surprisingly easy…
Bow mania is alive and well! It wouldn’t be 2024 without a bow on something, am I right?? That includes food now too, and I’m so here for it. One of the cutest and sweetest trends I’ve seen for this holiday season is the candy cane bows. So easy I can’t believe it didn’t occur…
If you have been here a while, you know my family and I are huge fans of the Omni Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. In fact, we have visited the Homestead in just about every season of the year. I have to say, each time we visit, we discover something new. It’s the comfort of…
XOXO, terri 