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 […]
I’ve been dying to make these brownies since seeing Ina whip them up on her show several years ago. It combines some of my favorite things: brownies, ice cream, and an adorable personal serving I don’t have to share with anyone. To say these are […]
While my mom was in town, I had her browse the Barefoot Contessa’s cookbooks for anything that she had to have while visiting. Her #1 choice was this Make-Ahead Zabaglione with Amaretti. It’s a recipe that I’d never given a second glance — possibly because […]