Welcome to Pickles and Peonies! I’m Barbara Berube.

If we were sitting at my kitchen island, I’d pour you a cup of tea, hand you a homemade cookie, and we’d talk for hours about food, family, and all the little things that make life sweet.

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I’m a wife, mom, and proud nana who believes that food is more than just something we eat—it’s a connection to our past, a way to celebrate the present, and a little bit of magic we can pass on. Whether I’m perfecting royal icing swirls, experimenting with sourdough, or reminiscing about my mom’s & grandma’s recipes, everything I create is rooted in nostalgia and love.

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Here at Pickles and Peonies, I share recipes, kitchen adventures (sometimes with a few happy accidents), and inspiration for bringing old-world charm into modern life. 

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So, welcome to my little corner of the internet! I hope you find something here that makes you smile, and inspires you to step out of life’s craziness and into the heart of your home-the  kitchen.

 

Let’s make something delicious together!