.food photography. grapefruit tea cake

One of the best parts of living in Florida during the winter (besides the obvious, non-freezing weather) is the abundance of fresh citrus fruits- meyer lemons, blood oranges, ruby red grapefruits. They're everywhere- in the markets, in your neighbor's backyard- just waiting to be scooped up and squeezed into a cocktail or baked into a cake. 

I came across this recipe for Thomas Keller's Glazed Grapefruit Cake, and instantly knew how I would use the large bag of ruby reds that sat on my counter.

I know it sounds a little strange, but trust me this cake is a delicious treat and is equally as simple to make!

Here's what I saw:

Recipe found here, via Pinterest.

Have a  sweet Wednesday, my friends :)

Carolyn

.macarons!

Have you ever had a macaron? Those petite, colorful sandwich cookies that the French pioneered?

I must confess, until a couple of weeks ago, the closest I had come to a macaron was watching Serena and Blair (Gossip Girl people!) nibbling on them while most likely complaining about having too many clothes to choose from in their closet, too many boys to choose from in their life, and too much money to buy macarons. Ok that's probably not true..but you get my point.

My Mom and I stumbled on this French pastry shop- Le Macaron (apropriate, no?)- on our way to lunch in St. Pete. I was thrilled and could not wait to sink my teeth into one of those adorable cookies. Walking back after lunch we passed gelato shops and ice cream shops, but I did not even glance in their direction. I had only one thing on my mind.

I must say they did not disappoint! Mom and I only tried one flavor each (we were quite full after our lunch..)- I think Mom tried the guava (is that right, Mom?) and I had the salted caramel. So tasty!

Have a sweet and colorful day, my friends.
-C.