Category Archives: Recipes

Melting In My Pants | Burrata & Tomatoes

My sister has this special gift.  Ever since she was really little, she’s had a thing for incorporating common cliches and idioms into her conversations, but with a twist.  We call them “Natalie-isms.”  True life example, circa 2007, Eastman kitchen… Me: Natalie, you have to try this blueberry pudding!!  We made it gluten-free, but it...

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Strawberry Buttermilk Cake

Strawberries.  Buttermilk.  Cake.  Oooh those words sound pretty together!  The texture of this cake is lovely, very soft and kind of dense with a nice crunch on top.  Since it’s reminiscent of a coffee cake, I think it would be perfect served for brunch or with afternoon tea.  Or really, I could go for it...

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Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake

I made this cake the other night for a lil get together with friends and it was hit, even despite the fact that it arrived to the party in 2 separate pieces.  I don’t think I adequately greased the pan or waited long enough for it to cool, so when I flipped the pan over...

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The Amazing Balsamic Vinaigrette

In my first year out of college, my roommate and I happened upon this salad dressing recipe (crafted by the fabulous Emeril) and it quickly became a staple.  It’s a perfect balance of sweet and tart, and has a really nice consistency if you let it emulsify in a food processor.  For a simple, always...

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Berry Shortcakes + Cream

I needed something to do with those strawberries from the other day so I made one of my favorites, Strawberry Shortcake.  I’ve grown up eating this Eastman Classic as dessert/breakfast/lunch/dinner and never get tired of it.  Usually we make it with straight strawberries but I had lots of pretty looking berries in my kitchen this...

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