What is it about bees that makes me love them so? It’s funny too, because I hate insects, and get nervous around bees, but I love bees and honey in designs. Maybe its the honey they make that’s got me so sweet on them. How cute is this cake pan?
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Liège Waffles
Breakfast can be a hurried affair hastily thrown together, but when you can, taking just a little more time and attention sets the day on a great path. These Liège Waffles take breakfast to that next level and make it a treat your breakfast table won’t forget. The pearl sugar really makes each bite pop with sweetness without being overpowering! You’ll see in the second photo one of my new favorite kitchen gadgets for dusting with powdered sugar, the OXO Dusting Wand. This was in my gift bag from the Food Blog Forum Orlando in February, though it’s almost been more of a curse than a gift, because I can’t stop…
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Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Salad
Despite the Washington area’s recent seeming indecisiveness on the issue (and the 53 degree weather), the calendar and I boldly declare it is officially springtime. So here’s one of my favorite springtime salads to start off the season. The watermelon, mint and cucumbers are so fresh, they really brighten the feta, red onion and olives. It’s a light, greek inspired salad that has become one of our staples. INGREDIENTS: organic cucumber, julienned or spiralized chopped watermelon thinly sliced red onion chopped fresh dill chopped fresh mint pitted kalamata olives feta cheese, crumbles lemon, olive oil, salt & paper to taste DIRECTIONS: Mix all the ingredients together. Serve right away or refrigerate for…
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Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are delicious, but I always felt there was something lacking in the appearance department in the traditional deviled egg, all that bland white and yellow… Well, enough of that, it’s springtime in the BeWhatWeLove house, and we’re celebrating with pops of color everywhere, including in our deviled eggs. Since I’m a huge fan of beets, using natural beet coloring makes this recipe even better. INGREDIENTS: Brine 3 cups water 1 cup distilled white vinegar 1 small beet, peeled and sliced 1 small shallot, sliced 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon salt Peppercorns Devil Egg’s Filling 6-8 hard-boiled egg yolks 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon grainy or Dijon mustard 1…
