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Fresh Peach and Blueberry Muffins

It was the most perfect summer day complete with picking pounds and pounds of blackberries off the vine, fresh peaches, peach soft serve and clear sunny skies. Other than eating almost as many blackberries as we picked, which is really saying something as it was literally a basket full, the next best part of the day was the discovery of the most delicious fruity muffin recipe. Tourist Tip: For anyone in Charlottesville, this amazing blackberry place is right across from Blue Mountain Brewery off of 151. It’s really understated with a nice little open air barn where you will meet the sweetest older lady who provides you with a basket, directions to the vines ( around […]

Elvis Banana Bread

Warning: This banana bread is not for the faint of heart. It has peanut butter, chocolate, and caramelized bacon bits. It’s straight up over the top delicious and funky ( as Guy Fietti would say). And again… there’s bacon. Nuff said. If that’s not enough for you, here are some testimonials from my colleagues who were my guinea pig taste testers. “You had me at peanut butter.” “The flavors all work really well together and none overpower the whole thing” and my personal favorite: “THIS IS BALLER.” Overview: This is a luxurious & different take on banana bread. For you baking purists out there it may not be your thing. BUT for those of you who are a tad adventurous and like a […]

Apple “Crack” Crisp

Fall is in full swing and one of the best parts of the season is anything and everything apple! Well, pumpkin too but that’s another post. Enter the best apple crisp I’ve ever had, made or been in the presence of. Hence the name ” crack” crisp. I know I sound like I’m over selling it but Adam’s exact words were ” this is the best apple crisp I’ve ever eaten.” As a very picky crisp eater- I’m taking his word for it. The key- fresh apples! Wanting to take advantage of the beautiful crisp weather in Charlottesville this weekend, Adam, pup and I headed up to Carters Mountain to pick some apples and stuff […]