Traditional Mexican Wine Pops: The White Wine Sangria Paleta

I scream, you scream…what better way to enjoy ice cream than on a stick! As a kid, we all have memories of hearing the sound of an ice cream truck, jingling down the street, as we scrambled over our siblings to ask Mom for change to buy something cold and sweet. Frozen desserts are found... Read More

We’re Nerding Out For Pi (π) Day: Coconut Creme Pie Recipe

Whether or not you’re brave enough to admit it, deep in your heart, you know that March 14th isn’t just any other day. It’s Pi (π) day. A day based solely on a reverential love of the mathematical constant representing the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Before Pi, March 14th... Read More

The Perfect Entertaining Dessert: Gaylord Palms Key Lime Pie Recipe

Living in Florida my entire life, I’ve had my share of good key lime pie. It’s consistently creamy, tart, and a light yellow-beige from using real Key Lime juice-not that weird green stuff you see in the freezer section. The crust is always a graham cracker base, and the topping should be real whipped cream,... Read More

Dark Chocolate Ice Cube Tray Vodka Strawberries

Quick and Easy Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Covered Vodka Strawberries

Gluten free vodka-soaked dark chocolate covered strawberries are created in a flash by simply using a silicone ice cube tray - no fuss, no muss - genius! Read More

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Tart

For a sinfully delicious dessert, try this simple pecan torte. Featuring sweet pecans, bourbon, and chocolate, this tart will please any dinner guest, and it looks a lot harder than it is. You can make the tart a day ahead, and store it in the refrigerator for faster prep. If you don’t have a tart... Read More

Crave Local Test Kitchen stone fruit plum tart

Fall Dessert Recipes: Plum Frangipane Tart

Summer may be behind us, but stone fruits are an annual favorite. Try this recipe for a stone fruit tart with whatever fruit is in season in your area. Peaches, plums, pluots (that odd looking plum and apricot hybrid), as well as nectarines are all great options, and will be a perfect contrast to the... Read More

Our Favorite Recipes: Huckleberry Pie

Nothing says fall in our house like pie. The smell of crust baking, and flavors both savory and sweet fill the air, making it feel like the season has changed, even though in Florida it’s still a humid (or rainy) 90 degrees out most days. As a child, I remember my mother baking on a... Read More

Summer Sweet Treats: Vegan Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

Everyone has that one late night, online mega-store driven moment of weakness. Bathed in the etheral blue light of your super phone, you think: ”This is a great deal. I need one of these. How could I have lived so long without one?” Click. Just as simply, in 5 to 7 business days, you find yourself... Read More

Spring Crumble: “Pina Colada” Cobbler

Enjoy the sunny spring season with this fruity and delightful cobbler in honor of the famous Piña Colada cocktail. Read More

From Bunnies to Peeps, Chicks, and Chocolate Eggs: Our Top 5 Easter Treats for Spring

Looking for tasty treats to serve this Easter weekend? Crave Local has you covered with everything you need to satisfy a springtime sweet tooth. Our sources tell us the top 5 candies and sweets your guests will expect for Easter are: Cadbury Eggs Marshmallow Peeps Chocolate Bunnies Jelly Beans Robins Eggs To keep things simple,... Read More