Tag: Desserts

The Gloriously Sour Cherry

The Gloriously Sour Cherry

It’s that time of year again! The Montmorency cherries are ready to pick and the Payaso and I came away from nearly 15 pounds of cherries this year. First, a little history… Montmorency cherries are named after a region in France. Believed to be one 

May the 4th & Peanut Butter Cookies with a Kick

May the 4th & Peanut Butter Cookies with a Kick

May the 4th be with you, and you, and you!  I’ve been saying this to most everyone I encounter today, and I love that some people get it, and others seem perplexed by it.  For those that don’t know, May the 4th is what you 

Let’s Celebrate | Banana Cake

Let’s Celebrate | Banana Cake

Hello, hello, hello… Today marks the one month-a-versary for Living La Vida Gringo.  What a month it’s been!  From learning the difference between posts and pages, how to embed a printable recipe into a post, and how to incorporate social media to bring people to 

Happy Early π Day!

Happy Early π Day!

Apple…pecan…cherry…strawberry…key lime…peach…pumpkin…coconut crème…and, of course…Minny’s famous chocolate….PIE! With tomorrow being March 14th, you know π Day, I thought it’d be a great way to bake a little and send the Payaso to work with some delicious mini pies for his coworkers. Baking pies will always