sunflower.

&it was all yellow

♥

bing cherries.

i can't wait to bake something with these.

i just keep snacking instead!

always.

yellow butt(::)n

♥

little love triangles.

still obsessed.

always.

yellow butt(::)n

♥

jersey fresh.

sweet jersey corn

jersey tomatoes

homemade potato salad

turkey burgers stuffed with basil & mozzarella

picnic food for dinner, my favorite ♥

i love cooking with ground turkey, especially when making burgers.

the flavor is so much better than beef and the meat is super lean.

i used this recipe for the meat.

i highly recommend it. the burgers were so juicy and flavorful.

enjoy!

always.

yellow butt(::)n

♥

zinnia's.

inspiration.

always.

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♥

morning parfait.

start with your favorite homemade granola

add vanilla yogurt, and top with fresh blueberries.

add another layer of granola + yogurt

top with freshly sliced peaches

good for me.

good for you.

always.

yellow butt(::)n

♥

homemade refrigerator pickles.

you may be wondering...

pickles?? from a baker?? why?!

simply because they are the easiest homemade thing to make

and you save money making them yourself!

refrigerator dill pickles ♥

put fresh dill in the bottoms of the jars.

add your fresh & washed cucumbers

[preferably pickling ones, if not, just short ones from your local farm stand]

add the vinegar, water, salt, pepper, coriander seeds,

sugar, red pepper flakes, and sliced onions.

put the lids on, place in your refrigerator for 24 hours.

open & enjoy!

[eat within 2 weeks]

always.

yellow butt(::)n

♥

zucchini bread

always smitten by smitten kitchen ♥

the best ever, barely sweet, zucchini bread

[recipe]

this recipe is great because it allows the zucchini to be the star.

i only added golden raisins this time,

but i can't wait to make it again with nuts & chocolate chips!

always.

yellow butt(::)n

♥

brown shelled eggs.

i absolutely love when 2 1/2 dozen farm fresh eggs are given to me randomly!

it really makes me appreciate people & their understanding

on how important it is to bake with fresh, local ingredients.

thank you! [i'll return the cartons!]

always.

yellow butt(::)n

♥

homemade granola

stove top granola!

2-3 cups of old fashioned rolled oats

1 tablespoon oil

1/3 cup butter

2 tablespoons honey

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 teaspoon cinnamon

(raisins, walnut, dried fruit, coconut all optional)

heat oil in large skillet.

add oats and cook over medium for 5 minutes [you will smell the oats toasting]

pour oats onto a sheet pan

return skillet to heat, and melt the butter, honey, & brown sugar. stir.

add oats back to the skillet, combining with the butter mixture.

add raisins, dried fruit, coconut, nuts [optional]

add vanilla and cinnamon

pour back onto a sheet pan and let cool.

store in an airtight container for 2 weeks!

[recipe]

always

yellow butt(::)n

♥

plum-nectarine buckle.

nectarines & plums coated in sugar + lemon juice.

butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, egg, vanilla, nutmeg, &salt.

 top with fruit

add your favorite crumb topping

and there you have it!

a simple cake that will leave your home with the sweetest aroma.

baking in the summer is unlike anything else.

beautiful & seasonal fruit.

simple ingredients.

one happy girl

& hubby!

[recipe]

always.

yellow butt(::)n

♥

featured on peacelovebird!

eek! thanks green bird
always a pleasure baking with/for you.

always.

yellow butt(::)n

♥

happy 4th of July.

[photo credit]

always.

yellow butt(::)n

♥

berry cobbler.

berry cobbler with an oatmeal coconut topping.

dalloped with homemade whipped cream.

[this is my favorite picture i have ever taken of my desserts]

so many options when making cobbler, crisp, or crumbles.

fresh, local fruit

good butter & oats

the perfect size baking dish

good friends to share it with.

[recipe]

♥

always.

yellow butt(::)n

♥

cooking with friends!

such a lovely evening.

good food, great wine, awesome friends.

i love summer!

always.

yellow butt(::)n

♥