Book: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics Episode:Food with Love Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: Easy Store Bought Is Fine: Vanilla Ice Cream Pricey Ingredients: Vanilla Bean Hard-to-find: If you can’t find vanilla beans, or don’t want to spend an arm and a leg you can replace it […]
Book: Barefoot Contessa Foolproof Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: Easy Store Bought Is Fine: Sugar in the Raw Good Ingredients: Vanilla extract And if you’re planning on hosting any parties this Holiday season, head over to Cassandra’s Kitchen’s blog today to check out my post on my favorite items […]
Since starting this project, I’ve been eyeing the ice cream recipes in Ina’s books – pining after the sweet, creamy treats, but unable to make them without an ice cream maker. I just couldn’t justify dropping $70 bucks on an ice cream maker I’d only […]
One of my foodie coworkers had their birthday last week, and I told her I’d make any of Ina’s desserts to celebrate. She initially was leaning toward Ina’s coconut cake before settling on Orange Pound Cake. After realizing that this recipe makes two loaves, I […]
It’s hard to believe, but today marks the second anniversary of @storeboughtisfine! What started as a joke, has grown into something I look forward to every day. I’m so thankful for all the amazing people whom I’ve met since starting – you’ve been a constant […]
For every 100th recipe, I try to make something I’ve been dying to try or that looks like a challenge. I’ve known for months now that the 400th recipe was going to be Ina’s Mixed Berry Pavlova. It’s just such a beautiful dish and I’d […]
While everyone seems to be lamenting the fact that summer weather is coming to an end, I’m thrilled that I can bake again in our apartment without turning it into a Bikram yoga studio! To kick off the Fall baking, I decided to go with […]
September 4 is one of my favorite birthday celebrations of the year – not only is in Queen Bey’s birthday, but it’s also one of my best friends/roommate’s birthday as well! This year I gave her the list of Ina’s desserts and had her pick […]