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  • An ombre purple cake decorated with lilac flowers, framed by lilacs in a vase and vintage cutlery.

    Double Lemon Cake with Marionberry Compote

    May 15, 2023marissajmakes

    This double lemon cake is full of bright flavors that are perfect for springtime. It has a lemon sponge, lemon curd and Marionberry compote filling, and a salted Swiss meringue buttercream to finish. If you aren’t familiar, Marionberries are similar to blackberries, but with a more rounded flavor (in my opinion) that makes them the best…

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  • Raspberry jam rolls in a cast iron skillet, topped with raspberry cream cheese frosting, and fresh raspberries. The scene is styled with messy ingredients and spring flowers on a warm wooden tabletop.

    Raspberry Jam Rolls

    March 7, 2023marissajmakes

    While I’m always a big fan of a classic cinnamon roll, I have to admit I’m extremely partial to fruit filled versions. These raspberry jam rolls are filled with homemade raspberry jam, and topped with a raspberry cream cheese frosting. They’re full of bright flavor, with extra gooey centers. If you’re intimidated by baking with yeast, don’t…

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  • The Empress Berry Patch Lemonade, a layered drink with raspberry lemonade and gin

    Empress Berry Patch Lemonade

    August 4, 2022marissajmakes

    What’s better than sipping on freshly made berry lemonade? Sipping on the Empress Berry Patch Lemonade, of course! This delightfully summery cocktail combines classic flavors of raspberry lemonade with the beautifully floral and complex flavors of Empress 1908 Gin to give you a summery sipper that’s perfect for enjoying during these last days of the summer…

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  • Herb laminated pasta with cherry tomato and smashed garlic sauce, garnished with fresh basil.

    Herb Laminated Pasta with Simple Tomato Sauce

    July 30, 2022marissajmakes

    The summer months can make the kitchen feel a bit daunting, when you’re battling high temperatures from every angle. Pasta is one of my favorite things to make when I want to make something delicious, satisfying, and impressive, with relatively minimal work (and no oven!!). This recipe takes advantage of peak tomato season to make a…

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  • Frozen peach cocktails styled with peaches and a bottle of Empress 1908 gin

    Empress Peach Pie Frozen Cocktail

    July 13, 2022marissajmakes

    Even though I’m not the biggest drinker, I’m a huge fan of frozen cocktails in the summertime. There’s nothing better than a boozy smoothie filled with refreshing, seasonal flavors! This frozen cocktail takes all the classic flavors of peach pie and pairs them with Empress 1908 gin to make a deliciously peachy refreshment that’s perfect for…

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