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Published in 425 magazine November 2015, photos by Michael Kartes MUG CAKES a.k.a. THE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TREAT It’s late, it’s been a heck of a day; you’re tired, your sweet tooth is ON, and you are rummaging through the cupboards,…

HOMEMADE PIZZA It’s 1980, it’s pay day, my dad just got home to my mom, and they’ve paid all their bills.  Rent was $180, and they’d have six bucks left over.  My mom and dad would walk a mile down…

Have you ever been slowed down?  Maybe you didn’t choose it, but perhapa something happened at one point or another that forced you to stop, rest, and hide away.  The month of September is the start of the resting season…

Sour Cream Lemon Poppy Seed Cakes are basically tiny little slices of heaven.  I’ve had a rough week but it’s been pretty wonderful at the same time.  I’ve been stuck in bed recovering from pneumonia.  7 days in bed makes…

We’ve all had our crust melt downs.  Chewy, tough, greesy.  Sometimes it’s the weather, sometimes it’s the way we are feeling that day.  What if I told you there was a way to get dreamy pie crust EVERY time.  Buttery,…

This piece we did for South Sound Magazine is very representative of our style and our approach to food/lifestyle photography.  We are hosting a workshop this Fall, and we would love you to attend, whether you be novice or expert! …

It’s Labor Day Weekend!  You work hard, eat Oreo’s:)   This recipe is so amazing and easy you might make it all the time, for everything and I don’t mind.    You need   1 package of Oreo’s.   1 pint…

Italian Soda, Not-Recipe Recipe     It’s 1992, you are in the 3rd grade.  You got a B on your spelling exam, you are not particularly good at spelling so you celebrate the victory with blackberry Italian sodas!  The anticipation, the sweet swirl of victory as the coffee stand barista (just called workers…

As August comes to a close, I am more grateful than ever and can’t begin to explain how excited we are for the future of RJF.  Michael & I make the best team I couldn’t imagine doing life with anyone…

Peach & Frangipane Tart Made with Maui Raw Turbinado Sugar   Turbinado Short Bread  2 cups AP flour 1 cup soft butter 1/2 tsp. salt 1/3 cup Turbinado sugar     Frangipane Almond Custard 1 1/2 cups almond flour 2…