Orange Blossom & Honey Cinnamon Buns + a change

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Whenever I’m feeling homesick (or more specifically, when I’m missing Momma’s cooking), I bake. The smell of warm cinnamon rolls brings me back to those early Saturday mornings growing up. Mom pulling them out of the oven and generously drowning each roll in a sweet icing glaze. Sweet bliss, my friends. These orange blossom & honey cinnamon buns are the perfect end of summer goodbye and hello to autumn brunch or afternoon dessert. I first attempted this recipe back in July (hence some of the rolls in the iron skillet), but I wasn't happy with the recipe so I kept adapting. Now I have a recipe I'm proud of.  The sweet and fruity notes of the orange and honey play beautifully with the floral undertones of the orange blossom water. I am a huge love of rose water. I’ve even featured it in a few recipes (and, hint-hint, it’s a featured ingredient in an upcoming blog post).

Cheddar Cheese & Chive Buttermilk Biscuits + captures of spring

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I love biscuits. You know the type, the ones you can only find in that hole-in-the-wall, backroad diner somewhere deep in the heart of the South. A place where the cookin’ is good and the waitress refers to everyone as “honeychile”. I love those kind of biscuits with their golden tops and buttery layers. Pulling them apart releases a steady trail of steam that ascends upwards. A heaping spread of jam or apple butter layered gracefully over each piece and you have got yourself a mighty fine breakfast. There is something so rustic and beautiful about a homemade biscuit. Growing up, it was one rare occasion Momma Crawford would make biscuits homemade (Father prefers the store bought kind. I know, he’s crazy!) But when she did…oh momma YES!

Apple Cider Pancakes with Apple Butter & Toasted Almonds

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So, October is almost over. It's practically Halloween. It’s officially the countdown to the holiday season. I’m not emotionally ready for that yet. Are you? Luckily, I have some recipe ideas and holiday inspired posts in mind, so stay tuned for that. Speaking of holidays, homecoming is this weekend and I’m beyond excited. It’s one of my first weekends I have off from work. I haven’t had the chance to make a home football game this year, so I am excited to take some time and actually be a social college student. Tailgating here we come! 

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