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Maple Fig Crumble – The Perfect Autumn Dessert

Caramelized figs topped with a buttery, crumble topping. This maple fig crumble is the perfect individually sized dessert for an early autumn dessert. Hi! I’m Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and this month I’m back to share with you a brand new dessert that’s perfect for early fall. As summer officially ended and the short fall season begins, figs are available in abundance. I’ve noticed that figs are one of those fruits people either really love or they really don’t. Which of the two do you fall into? Are you a fan of figs? I’ve been wanting to make… Read More

Pasta Carbonara with Pan Seared Scallops

Pasta carbonara tossed with fresh corn and pan seared scallops is easier than it sounds! This Pasta Carbonara with Pan Seared Scallops is easy to make and delicious, a great choice for a weeknight dinner. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower. I’m back on Ask Anna this month to share with you a brand new recipe. With summer coming to an end, it’s back to school and back to work. So I thought I’d share with you this twist to the classic pasta carbonara. After returning from vacation, and from long summer days, it’s so… Read More

Honey Chipotle Chicken Grain Bowls

Mixed grains topped with shredded honey chipotle chicken, roasted vegetables, and mixed greens, then drizzled with honey balsamic vinaigrette. This honey chipotle chicken grain bowl is so delicious, beautiful and healthy! Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m back on Ask Anna this month to share with you a brand new recipe. Can you believe that we’re already in August and summer is coming to an end soon? I feel like I’ve barely had time to enjoy it since I’ve been working so much, but I hope you get the chance to! Did you get to… Read More

Rust-Oleum Tub and Tile Transformation FAQ

A few years ago, I posted about my bathtub and tile transformation with Rust-Oleum. In my original post, I showed you how I updated my old (pink!) bathtub for less than $30 and I had a ton of people asking questions about the project and how Rust-Oleum works. Even now, I’m still getting questions! So I thought the best way to answer all the questions you have is by writing an FAQ post. If you have any questions at all about my bathroom update or about Rust-Oleum in general, I hope they’ve been answered below. If you still have any… Read More

Peach Burrata Toast

Crispy bread topped with fresh peaches, creamy burrata, mint and a sweet, tangy, honey, lemon dressing. Super fresh, easy to make, and pleasantly delicious, this peach burrata toast is the perfect appetizer for summer guests. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m back on Ask Anna this month to share with you a simple yet delicious recipe that’s just perfect for summer days. I hope you’re obsessed with peaches as much as I am. It’s the perfect time to indulge in them while they are readily available and oh soo sweet and soo juicy…. Read More

10 things to Clean to get Ready for Summer Entertaining

When I think about summer I think about making my house look good for all the outside entertaining we do- eating out on the deck, having friends over, bringing the BBQ back out and all kinds of fun! Here’s my list of the 10 things you should clean when getting ready for outdoor entertaining. The first thing you notice when you drive up to someone’s house is the outside. Is the garage door dirty, are the windows cloudy, are there cobwebs hanging in the eves? Not for long because today I’m going to show you how to clean all those… Read More

9 Tips for a Fun and Organized Summer

In my opinion, the best season of the year has arrived – summer! I love summer because of the gorgeous sun, the trips and adventures we can take as a family, and the warm atmosphere that seems to lift everyone’s spirits after a possibly gloomy Fall. In today’s post, I’m sharing a few ways to get ready for a fun and organized summer! I’ll include a few of my top summer organizing tips, ideas for things you can do together as a family, and some sunny decor ideas too. Let’s go! 7 Tips to Reduce your Energy Bill in the… Read More

Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

Buttery shortbread cookies flavored with earl grey tea. These Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies are so delicious and great for snacking. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m back on Ask Anna this month to share with you a brand new recipe. I can’t believe we’re half way through the year already. And the official start of summer is just around the corner. Warm days, stone fruits, sweet berries, walks on beaches. It is seriously the life. So many things to do even if you can’t get away for the summer. Lately, I’ve been really into… Read More