Author Archives: Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

My Favorite Things

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Christmas is just around the corner and with it comes some of my favorite things to shop for – gifts for the foodie, baker or entertainer in your life. This year I’ve listed ten of my favorite things that are … Continue reading →

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Rose Pie Crust

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I love playing with pie crust designs. From a classic lattice to cutout shapes there are so many designs to play with. I also love pie crust – it is the best part of pie! This rose crust technique requires … Continue reading →

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15 Simple Fall Recipes

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Thanksgiving is next week, can you believe it?! It crept up on me so quickly this year. I have rounded up 15 of my fall favorites below. From Thanksgiving side dishes to crazy weeknight comfort dinners you’re sure to find at least … Continue reading →

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Delicata Squash with Currant Drizzle

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I looked at the calendar today and could not believe that October is nearly over! October always seems to pass quickly for me. With several friends and families birthdays, my wedding anniversary and fall festivities I never remember where the … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Orzo with Peas

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I have to admit something. I made this back in September when I had fresh peas but decided it should go in my end-of-the-year roundup as a fail because the photographs did not turn out how I wanted. Today I saw … Continue reading →

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Mini Apples Pies

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

You know how much I love sharing the joys and frustrations of cooking with you. Let me just tell you – these mini apple pies are nothing but pure delicious joy. They are so easy to make and only took … Continue reading →

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Collard & Cannellini Soup

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

If you are a regular reader of mine you may recall the pumpkin explosion that happened on the blog as soon as fall was here last year. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but apparently some people don’t … Continue reading →

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(Summer’s Last) Tomato Pie

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Summer is almost over and fall is close to being in full swing. You know what that means – pumpkin everything, soups and stews and slow cooker recipes will be on the rise soon. I just couldn’t let summer end … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Tart

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

It has been over a month since I last posted anything to the blog and I have been beating myself up over it. I have always been very goal driven in certain aspects of my life and I have many … Continue reading →

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Fathers Day Tribute (and Carrot Cake)

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I am getting personal on the blog today. There are no food pictures and no funny stories of my latest kitchen disaster. Today I would like to express my feelings for someone who has made an incredible impact on my … Continue reading →

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