July was FULL! From testing and publishing delicious new recipes, summer travels, filming new videos, and an exciting book announcement (read more below!), the month was packed with incredible days. Read on for the links to all of the new recipes and my favorite moments from July.
All of July’s new recipes in one list for you! This month featured peak summer produce like blueberries, peaches, raspberries, and some classic flavor combinations with PB&J and mocha. Two of my favorites from this month: Tropical Banana Bread and Mocha Cream Pie.
The Mocha Cream Pie is a riff on Brian’s favorite childhood dessert—French silk pie. Its mousse-like filling is magically decadent while also being airy; it just melts in your mouth in a delightful way. The addition of espresso and a fudge ripple elevates it into a dessert that’s equally at home at a dinner party or backyard barbecue.
The Tropical Banana Bread is an ode to the banana bread loaves my mom would make when my brother and I were growing up. She would add a can of pineapple for moisture and flavor, which was such a lovely complement to the ripe bananas.
I’ll start with the most exciting news—I received the first copies of my new cookbook! It’s my third one, and I still feel just as excited to hold the final, printed book in my hands. Two years of work went into making this book for all of you, and I cannot wait for you to get your copy!
If you haven’t yet, you can preorder it from Amazon or your favorite local bookseller. Preorders are incredibly helpful in supporting the author by showing the publisher and booksellers how excited you are for the new book. So if you love my recipes and are able to preorder, I’d be so grateful!!
The boys are in full summer break mode, so I took them on a trip to Seattle. We attended my good friend’s wedding, which was so beautiful and surrounded by giant trees (my favorite part of the PNW!). We also explored the city a bit, and the boys were so excited to go to the Space Needle.
Back at the farm, I spent several fun days in the studio with my team filming new videos for you! The boys joined in for some as well, which is always a delight for me. I love cooking with them, and they love eating treats, so it was a win-win :).
The kitchen garden is rapidly growing from abundant sunshine and warm days. Remember that rogue tomato plant that popped up in May? Well, it’s thriving and has huge heirloom tomatoes on it! I was very curious to see what type of tomato it was, and now I know it’s at least a big heirloom—just have to wait until they ripen to determine the exact variety. Stay tuned.
The boys also enjoyed harvesting veggies. We picked zucchini, herbs, and cherry tomatoes, watered when the rain was sparse, and pulled weeds. George found one zucchini that had clearly been overlooked and gotten HUGE!
I was filming and needed a sunshine break, so why not trim the hedges in my apron? Thanks for sneaking this pic of me, Nicole!
August’s recipes are a delicious variety as we celebrate mid-summer and move into early fall flavors with the start of the apple harvest. If you love summer pies, Thai tea, banana pudding, cider donuts, or sweet breakfast treats, don’t miss a recipe!
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