June 2018

June on Planet Byn {2018}

June 30, 2018 Monthly Recaps
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Summer arrived in full effect this month, and I really tried to make the most of it! Here’s what I was up to on the foodie front: My friend Nicole and I met up for lunch at Mary Be Kitchen. This is a super cute, healthy, fast casual style restaurant opened up by my old […]

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Strawberry Rhubarb Rosé Sangria

June 27, 2018 Cocktails
Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria

Alright, I had one new strawberry/rhubarb recipe that I wanted to make this year, and it’s this sangria. Was I mostly motivated by these super cute cups I bought at Lionheart Prints in New Orleans? Yes indeed! My old boss was having a bunch of people over to his new condo for drinks last week, and […]

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Strawberry Rhubarb Tart with Brown Butter Crumble

June 25, 2018 Pies, Tarts & Pudding
Strawberry Rhubarb Tart

Since my overall rhubarb inspiration was lacking this year, I decided to re-visit another stunner from the archives with this Strawberry Rhubarb Tart with Brown Butter Crumble. Back in 2011, I made this for Father’s Day, and my parents said it was the best thing I had ever made. I made it again for Father’s Day […]

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Aperol Spritz Slushie

June 21, 2018 Cocktails
Aperol Spritz Slushie

Last Summer, I was obsessed with Frosé, and documented my trials extensively here. By the time I figured out the best way to make it, Summer was over and I had no use for my new skills. Well, Summer’s back in full effect and I only have one goal*: TURN EVERY COCKTAIL INTO A SLUSHIE. […]

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Citrus Poppyseed Cookies

June 19, 2018 Cookies
Citrus Poppyseed Dough

I’m currently facing a disaster of epic proportions at my job: my new team does not eat baked goods. And I’m not talking about the one person who’s gluten-free, the one that’s lactose intolerant, or the other one that’s doing an elimination diet. I’ll bring tasty treats to our weekly team meeting, and maybe three […]

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Lemon Rhubarb Bundt Cake

June 13, 2018 Cakes, Cupcakes & Icing
Lemon Rhubarb Bundt

It’s official. I’ve reached the end of the internet when it comes to rhubarb recipes. I was waiting for Smitten Kitchen to post something new this year, but nothing popped up, so maybe she feels the same way. The very first rhubarb recipe I posted was in the first year of Planet Byn, back in […]

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