Hello! My name is Lydia. Welcome to my little corner on the internet. I am new to this whole blogging thing, but thought I would give it a try. I live on a small island off the coast of Maine. I am married to a lobster-fisherman. We have two children and a dog. I love to cook and try new things. One of my biggest joys is sharing the things that I have made with my friends and family. I hope you enjoy the recipes I share! Thank you for visiting.
About Lydia
Thanks for stopping by! I'm Lydia and I live on a small island off the coast of Maine. As a mother of three, and an enthusiastic baker, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I hope you'll stop in and find some favorite recipes. From simple weeknight meals to hearty salads and indulgent desserts, there is a little bit of everything for all levels of cooking skills.
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Garlic Chicken Pitas are ✨NEW✨ on the blog!
It’s been a bit since I’ve been on social media or blogged... I must say, I’ve rather enjoyed the social media break! I’ve been focusing on the house building and I haven’t been been baking all that much.
But, I do have several recipes that I’ve made over the last few months that I reeaallly want to share with you all.
Starting with this AMAZING lunch or dinner recipe. It’s really easy. The chicken is marinated then baked until tender. Fresh vegetables of your choice fill the pocket in a pita. Stuff with chicken and generously drizzle it all with an ultra creamy garlic and herb dressing. 👌🏼
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2 years ago
Chocolate Raspberry Sweet Rolls are ✨new✨on the blog!
These are pure indulgence with a side of satisfaction. I’m thinking Easter breakfast?
Tender, sweet rolls that are yeast free and filled with crushed raspberries and chopped chocolate.
Because obviously frosting is necessary, I decided to generously slather them with a thick and creamy cream cheese frosting. You’re welcome.
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2 years ago
✨Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes are hot off the press✨
These cupcakes are filled with coconut milk and extract, as well as crushed pineapple make for a fabulous stand alone eat. Buuttt, I had to top them with my favorite frosting.
Cream cheese and butter mixed with coconut extract make for an incredibly creamy frosting that is so dang good. Rolled in toasted coconut flakes..👌🏼
I’m thinking Easter dessert?
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2 years ago
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Spring, but the hot chocolate game is still going strong in my house!
I’ve been making my own Hot Chocolate Mix for years now, and the store bought isn’t even comparable! This mix is rich, thick and SO easy to make. Bonus- it’ll last for months and months stored in a jar.
I like to whisk this into warm milk and top with a big homemade marshmallow. 👌🏼
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2 years ago
Maple Sugar Cookies with Maple Frosting are up on the blog today!
Maple syrup season is hot right now, so I couldn’t resist a maple treat!
These cookies are realllllyy easy, and don’t require any refrigeration time between rolling, cutting and baking! Both the cookies AND the glaze have pure maple syrup in them. ✨
Soft, sweet and fabulous.👌🏼
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2 years ago
✨NEW✨ Frosted Chocolate Irish Cream Brownies are on the blog today!!
Both the brownies AND the frosting are filled with Bailey’s. Need I say more?
Double chocolate brownies that are fudge and additive with a suppppeerrr creamy cream cheese frosting that you’ll want to eat out of the bowl. Get after it!!
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2 years ago
Oh hello beautiful! This Chocolate Whiskey Tart is live on the blog today!
Chocolate+Whiskey=👏🏻💃🏻🤤
This tart is no bake AND refined sugar free!!
Boozy, REALLY simple, totally fabulous. With honey as a sweetener, the chocolate ganache filling is to die for. 👌🏼
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2 years ago