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Poached-Pears©RhondaAdkins2018-1

Wine Poached Pears {insta-pot/pressure cooker}

Pears are just fucking sexy. They’re not even close to being my favorite fruit but oh, how I love their shape. There’s something about them that screams romantic, they ooze with sex appeal. Maybe it’s because, its a womanly shape? I used to be a pear shape (now I’m more of an apple…not quite as […]

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Blueberry Skyr Tart with Gingersnap crust www.thekitchenwitchblog.com

Blueberry Skyr Tart with Ginger Snap Crust

One taste of skyr and I was hopelessly in love! Haven’t heard of it?  It’s kind of an Icelandic yogurt.  Except it’s not really yogurt, it’s more of a super creamy soft cheese with a tangy taste that is, well, very yogurt-y in flavor. Skyr has been a food in Iceland since it’s occupation by […]

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lakkristoppar©RhondaAdkinsPhotography2016

Icelandic Lakkrís Toppar

I can’t believe that I’ve been missing out on these amazing cookies all my life.  It wasn’t until last year when I teamed up with Kris Voorhees to do a Scandinavian Cookie Class that I was introduced to Lakkrís Toppar. They are basically a meringue cookie with semi-sweet chocolate chips and chocolate covered Icelandic licorice. […]

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Amaretto bacon cupcakes ©RhondaAdkinsPhotography 2014

Amaretto Bacon Cupcakes

  When I retired from the military and started this blog I never realized what that path would take me to.  I am no longer working the corporate/management world.  I am self employed and my whole world revolves around food.  When I feed people I do more than fill their bellies, I feel like I’m […]

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Orange and Tart Cherry Baklava www.thekitchenwitchblog.com ©RhondaAdkinsPhotography

Petite Orange and Tart Cherry Baklava

Last week I mentioned that I had been craving Greek food like a mad dog. It was a powerful and all-consuming craving that had to be satisfied. I gave into my craving when I got my SRC assignment and made some fabulous chicken gyros (ones that I am already craving again…). I seriously wanted Greek […]

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Salted Caramel Fudge www.thekitchenwitchblog.com ©Rhonda Adkins Photography 2013

Salted Caramel Fudge {in 5 minutes}

Follow my blog with Bloglovin It’s amazing how this time of year tempts even the non-sweet maker into a cookie and candy making machine. Actually it’s quite over-whelming at times which is why I love having a few super quick and easy recipes on hand. One of my go to recipes every year is my […]

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