Homemade gifts are the best, made even better if you can devour them. Culinary gifts are so personal and are a genuine gesture from the heart, using heirloom recipes that show the extra mile you ran to wrap it up in a pretty package. And who doesn’t love a present that will be gobbled up in no time, claiming zero space stuck in the back of a closet or a re-gift drawer?
From seasonings to Grandmother’s candy, to homemade Kahlúa, we have a collection of recipes perfect for a homemade culinary gift. No time to prep? Then dive into a perfectly curated online list for the food-lover in your life. Every year we put together a list of gifts for all wallets that are full of whimsy, collectible investment pieces, and stocking stuffers, along with those that give back through charitable organizations. Who doesn’t want to get an acre of sweet potatoes in Kenya? No weeding required! There is culinary gift for every foodie on your list.
Everything but the Farmer Farmers’ Market Corn Salad
There's still time to lend an ear, grab an ear, shuck an ear, do what you must...to make this peak-of-the-season fresh corn salad that was on the menu at last week's Summer Harvest Bounty feast. I have shared this recipe before and while it's a no-recipe recipe,...
Zesty Spice Rub + Tomahawk Steaks
Summer is most certainly winding down and there is a little nip in the air. But fear not! The farmers' market is still humming. And while you might see an apple or pear starting to make an appearance, corn, tomatoes and stone fruit are still holding court. I have...
Salsa Verde – The Very Versatile Green Machine Sauce
Listen to the applause circle the globe as I am FINALLY posting the recipe for the Green Machine Salsa Verde. This recipe starting making the rounds with the Fajita Pot Lucky two years ago and has appeared in various iterations ever since, most recently at...
Pot Lucky: All American BBQ Edition
It isn't summer without a Pot Lucky or two....or three. And just in time for Labor Day, here's some inspo for the All American BBQ! I rounded up the troops - you must subscribe to the blog and you MUST be game to try something new - and as usual, they did not...
Cobb Salad with a Spin: Southwestern Grilled Shrimp Cobb Salad
It's no secret that Cobb Salad is a personal fave. But how to turn up the flavors, yet keep the bacon, egg, and cheese goodness? Enter Sriracha Grilled Shrimp and Buttermilk Chipotle Dressing. Say hello to your new best friend - the Southwestern Grilled...
Meet Katy
Well, hello there! I’m Katy. And I’m all about Palate & Passion & Purpose. I’ve spent my whole life weaving together a passion for food, entertaining, and enjoying family & friends with a purpose for improving the lives of others. There’s no better way to live with purpose than to break bread with others. See how that all came full circle? And…I was lucky enough to make a career out of doing so!