Can you see the marmot on the rock? We had some company on our hike.

I made cherry jam this afternoon using my Palisades cherries. A little satchel of star anise and orange zest was tucked into the jam as it cooked.

These beauties come from Palisades, Colorado, an area that produces outstanding stone fruits every summer. I purchased them at the farmer’s market this weekend.

My mesquite flour arrived today! Made from ground mesquite pods, this flour can be partially substituted for regular flour and imparts a sweet, nutty, smoky flavor into baked goods. I’m experimenting with it for my new cake business venture.

This wholesome coffeecake uses whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour, and oat bran. It’s dotted with tart huckleberries and topped with a brown sugar flax seed crumble. Nourishing!

Endured a fantastic 11-mile hike today and found a great spot to do a little fly fishing. A trip to the microbrewery afterwards made for a perfect afternoon.

Few things can be more satisfying than a generous slice of buttery lemon pound cake.

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This dense, moist chocolate cake is subtly flavored with stout beer and topped with a fluffy mocha frosting.

The ski runs are almost cleared of snow and quickly turning green now. Bring on Summer!

Looking down on the town of Vail.