It's still miserably winter-ish in Portland (gray, rain etc) and while I long for Cabo, an ice cream cone would do. I admit I'm drawn to this recipe because of the cute little cones (ha!) but cacao nib and mint frozen yogurt sounds fantastic.

For the recipe and more gorgeous photos, visit Cook Republic.

It's about this time of year I am dreaming of summertime. Or a warm beach in Cabo. Either would do. It's so cold and grey here in Portland.

Or in a pinch, a Trifle of raspberry compote & meringues would do. Don't they look amazing? Recipe & photos by Linda Lomelino of Call me Cupcake.

For more, visit Ikea's Life Home blog.

Seriously now. An almond meringue base with a frosting-ish cream filling dipped in chocolate and stashed in the freezer? I would eat you right up, Sarah Bernhardt Cake!

This Danish treat was orignally created in honor of the french actress Sarah Bernhardt. Not sure of the connection there, but sure. Why not? Delicious.

Recipe & beautiful images via Mimi Thorisson.

Day 30 of 30 Days of Food: Nutcrackle Cookie

I'm ending the 30 Days of Food collection on a sweet note: chocolate hazelnut crackle cookies. I love the combination of chocolate & hazelnuts ... all wrapped up into a crackle-ish cookie ... perfection.

And? The perfect segway into the yummiest season of all...! Happy Holidays friends!

Get the recipe at Hungry Rabbit

Day 29 of 30 Days of Food: Homemade Vanilla Extract

If you're an avid baker like myself you go through tons of vanilla extract. And, if you're using good vanilla extract... it is mass expensive! Although I've never done it making your own vanilla extract is a lot cheaper and allows a bit of control - brilliant!

For the Recipe visit Saveur.

Day 28 of 30 Days of Food: Elderflower Cake.

I am intrigued. Elderflower cake? Something I have not had before and I can't quite imagine. Plus it looks amazing and I am always up for a piece of a cake....

For the recipe and more fantastic images visit Always With Butter.

Day 27 of 30 Days of Food: Roasted Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup is one of those simple foods that is always comforting, always sounds good and easy to make. I love how this recipe uses roasted tomatoes, adding an amazing rich flavor. And that cheesy toast? Totally.

Check out the recipe on Naturally Ella ... plus check out the rest of her blog, it's fantastic!

I'm excited about this one! Day 26 of 30 Days of Food (or drink!): Hendricks Gin & Pear Cocktail.

A total yes: gin, a slug of prosecco, pear, lemon & rosemary.  Quite late Autumn-ish. Cozy, crisp. I'm off to get gin now...

For the recipe & more great photos, visit Editer.

30 Days of Food, Day 25: Provençal-Style Apple Pie with Orange Jam & Thyme 

I'm a sucker for a good bar. The love baby of a piece of pie and a cookie. Sort of the best of both worlds, you know?

So i am double intrigued by this recipe for an apple pie bar with orange jam and thyme. Such an interesting combination of flavors that I can't wait to try.

Go here for the recipe!

Day 23 of 30 Days of Food: Apply Cider Syrup.

I love taking 1 thing and making something new out of it. Inventive & thoughtful. So this recipe for Apply Cider Syrup is so intriguing!

The recipe is simple (simply boil down a gallon of fresh apple cider!) but I can only imagine using to numerous ways: on icecream, in a cocktail, mixed into frosting...

For the recipe visit Farm to Table Geek.