sunday sweets {blueberry cobbler}

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Between our Farm Box that was delivered last week, and the farmer's market this weekend, we are stocked with blueberries. Cobbler is not one of my favorite things. I like it, and it's summery, but as many of you know, I'm more of a chocolate girl. Warm fruit doesn't always interest me. However, I do love blueberries, and blueberry pie, so I thought perhaps something in that vein might do the trick. Also I thought it would be the perfect ending to the bbq chicken and fried green tomatoes we made for dinner

These were a little different from other cobblers I've had. A little bit more dough on the top, actually this dough recipe tasted almost like a light biscuit, similar to the mixed berry grunt I made last summer. Despite being a little doughy, these were really tasty. I might suggest using less of the batter if you prefer more cobbler though.

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh blueberries

sugar

1 teaspoon grated lemon rind {I used zest, and I squeezed about half a lemon's worth of juice in as well}

3/4 cup water

3 tablespoons butter

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/3 cup milk

Directions:

1.Pick over and wash berries. Place in saucepan with 1/4 cup sugar, lemon rind and water.

2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour equal amounts into 4 greased tart pans.

3. Cream butter, 1/3 cup sugar, egg and vanilla until well blended.

4. Mix flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture along with the milk. Beat until smooth. Spoon batter over hot blueberries.

5. Bake at 375° for about 30 minutes or until browned. Serve warm, plain or with ice cream (family favorite) or whipped cream.

have a lovely weekend.

This weekend promises to be busy and hot. Movies in the park, the SCAD sidewalk arts festival, and a possible beach day are all on my to do list. I hope yours is equally exciting!

This week, around the web:

1. A dreamy "honey bee" bridal shower.

2. The Maxi skirt 2 ways.

3. Have an iphone? Here's som awesome FREE wallpaper for it! {1,2,3}

4. Paris in Color. Need.

a few things...

{colorful maxi skirts}

{milk glass}

{dainty rose gold necklaces}

{rose, my spring/summer drink of choice}

{singled out ring fingers... and peachy nails}

...I'm currently obsessed with.

wedding wednesdays {shoes}

{seychelles}

{toms}

{kate spade}

{bhldn}

{bhldn}

{diane von furstenberg}

Shoes have been a bit tricky for me. I don't want them to be too high {grace is not my forte}, I want them to be a little bit vintage looking, and I'd like them to be somewhat comfortable. Also, I'm currently obsessed with all things gold, that goes for shoes as well.

I think there's a theme with me whenever I try to pick out something for the wedding, whether it be shoes, a veil, or jewelry, I'm still trying to decide exactly what kind of bride I want to be. I think the idea of choosing something is so final. I don't want to buy multiple dresses or shoes, so I have to make the right decision the first time, but I guess what I have trouble with is the idea of never making the decision again. Once I pick out my shoes, they're going to be my only pair of bridal shoes. I'll never get to pick out another pair {until my second marriage of course... kidding people, kidding}.

sunday sweets {lavender shortbread cookies}

I've really been looking forward to doing a recipe from my Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook, and I thought what better way to start than with a lavender recipe. If you've spent any amount of time reading this blog you know lavender is one of my favorite flavors, well, anything floral really, so I love these cookies and try to get one every time I go to the bakery. Perfect for a morning snack or afternoon tea, these are a little bit lighter than the cookies I usually bake, but just as flavorful. The only thing better than these cookies, might be the batter. I have a bad habit of snacking on dough while I bake, and these were amazing. I may make them again just for the dough.

If you're in the Savannah area, Cheryl and Griff from Back in the Day are having a book signing at the Paris Market Thursday April 26 from 5-7!

Ingredients:

2 sticks of room temp. unsalted butter

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel {or any sea salt if you don't have it}

1 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

1 1/4 teaspoons dried lavender

About 1/4 cup granulated sugar for dusting

Directions:

Line two cookie sheets with parchment.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment {or in a large mixing bowl, using a handheld mixer}, beat the butter, vanilla, and fleur de sel on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Turn the speed down to low, add the confectioners’ sugar, and beat until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the flour in thirds, beating until just incorporated. Sprinkle in the lavender and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Transfer the dough to another bowl and finish mixing by hand to make sure no bits of flour or butter are hiding on the bottom of the bowl and the dough is thoroughly mixed. The lavender should be evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Use a small ice cream scoop to form the cookies, about 1 rounded tablespoon each, and place on the prepared cookie sheets, leaving 1 inch between the cookies to allow for spreading.

Flatten each cookie with a cookie stamp dusted with granulated sugar, or gently flatten each cookie with the palm of your hand and then dust the tops with sugar. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours, before baking.

Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the baking time, until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

the weekend.

{the beautiful dunham farms pasture}

And so another weekend is upon us. I don't have any big plans, except to get work done. I must get things done. I think it's supposed to be a bit gloomy here which is the perfect weather for staying inside and working on one's computer, don't you think? I have a lot of projects I've been dragging my feet on, but I think it's time I got motivated. I hope you have a lovely, productive weekend as well!

While I didn't do any work, I did surf the web:

1. I want to spend a summer here, in this backyard.

2.This may come in handy one day.

3.Awesome Moonrise Kingdom posters, seriously can't wait for this movie.

4. A great idea for escort cards, and beautiful styling by Ginny Branch.

5. A circus themed wedding at Dunham Farms {our venue!}.

happy feet

{Seychelles Pansy}

{Zara T-Wedge}

{Zara Platform}

{Madewell Turnabout Sandal}

{Sam Edelman Gigi}

{Dolce Vida Julie}

I'm loving all these colorful shoes lately. Especially those Seychelles, I've been dreaming about them for a week now, they may have to come home with me.