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Chocolate Rum Torte
A classic chocolate torte is something that everyone should have in their repertoire, especially if they entertain often. This one, made with rum, is rich and fudgey, a perfect dessert if there ever was one. I like to serve it with cold whipped cream and strawberries to keep it light, but if you’re all for…
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NYC Day
I’m usually a very scheduled and detail oriented person, needing to know exactly what’s happening. But sometimes, I find that the best way to relax can be to simply let go, and take everything as it comes. In what’s become a yearly tradition, my family takes a trip to NYC, where I usually plan so…
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Happy Chanukah
Wishing all our readers a very Happy Chanukah and Thanksgiving full of light, family time, turkey and latkes! Don’t forget to check back here during the next couple of days for holiday recipes and inspiration. xx, Chaya and Sara
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Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Come fall, apple farms and bakeries alike begin selling fresh and addictive apple cider donuts. Whether they’re glazed with buttermilk and cider, or rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, apple cider donuts are about as classic a fall treat as you can get. I made my own baked version in under an hour and glazed them…
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Setting the Scene
Throughout September and October, I’ve been snapping away, trying to capture the little details, whether it’s a quiet moment in the backyard, or a pretty scene at the side of the road. This way, as November begins and fall fades away, I’ll be able to remember the colorful, leaf filled landscape when winter’s bleak and gray…
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Pumpkin Meringue Pie
Pumpkin pie is my favorite fall indulgence and I can always be counted on eat my fair share of it when October rolls around. But there is pumpkin pie and there is pumpkin pie, and this, my dear friends, is firmly in the latter category. Using the tips + tricks culled from the best recipes…
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@retrolillies
These days, Instagram is where it’s at! We’re posting snippets of day to day life, behind the scenes pics, and sneak previews of posts. Follow us at @retrolillies, and tag any recipe you’ve made, DIY you’ve created, or style inspiration from us with #feelingretro. We can’t wait! xx, Chaya & Sara
