I wasn’t really planning a post for today, but my heart and head have silently been with Jennie all week. When I heard the news of her husband’s unexpected death, I went numb.

It’s July folks… how did that happen? I knew that June was going to be a whirlwind of a month. I was right. June definitely kept me on my toes, and I have a lot to share with you on that, but for now, I’m going to indulge in a few days of relaxation and simply leave you with this little recipe that you might enjoy for your 4th if, like I do, you have a kitchen simply overflowing with berries.

It’s National Doughnut Day! Celebrate with some homemade doughnuts, like these Cherry Cake Drop Doughnuts!

Almost Strawberry Baked Doughnut Holes. On a Stick.

A few weeks ago, I shot a St. Patrick’s Day feature for Kitchen Daily. Have you seen this site? I’m pleased as punch to be shooting seasonal recipes for them now and then, particularly if the recipes are as good as the Irish ones I recently shot. And, even more, if they continue to contain recipes like this luscious chocolate Guinness cake with a boozey whiskey caramel sauce. Oh yum.