Recipes Inspired by Travel

Small-Batch Boston Brown Bread with Smoked Fish

A classic New England treat steamed in a can, Boston Brown Bread is easy to make at home. The homemade version tastes so much better! The unique serving suggestion from a dearly missed restaurant is a perfect appetizer for an autumn feast! This small-batch version makes just enough. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
Pumpkins form the basis for Pumpkin Splendor

Pumpkin Splendor: Roasted Pumpkin with Pumpkin Salad and Pumpkin Purée

Inspired by an unforgettable pumpkin dish I had at Pod Zidom, a Michelin listed restaurant in Zagreb, Pumpkin Splendor is my more rustic New England take. A perfect small-batch starter or vegetable course for your autumnal table, this unique dish is so much greater than the sum of its parts. This post contains affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
Ingredients for a Hugo Spritz, an Aperitif from Italy. Image shows a bottle of St Germain Elderflower Liqueur, mint sprigs and lime slices on a wooden surface

Hugo Spritz: Your Aperitif of the Summer

Have you had a Hugo Spritz? Learn to make this light and floral Italian aperitif that’s popular in Europe! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
Lavender fudgesicles. The image shows a dark chocolate lavender fudgesicle with a bite taken out of it. In the background there is a weathered gray stockade fence and yellow flowers in the foreground. It's a sunny day.

Lavender Fudgesicles: Nostalgia Grows Up

Let’s get nostalgic and make fudgesicles! This super-easy, small-batch recipe kicks things up a notch with lavender for a decidedly adult twist on the classic treat. A singular ice cream cone at my favorite shop in Split inspired this recipe. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).