I have to admit, I have never been a big snickerdoodle fan. They are super sweet without anything (like chocolate!) to cut through the sweetness. I seem to be in the minority when it comes to this opinion- but I stand by my beliefs. I was browsing Pinterest looking for fall dessert inspiration, and recipes … More Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
I finished The Great Alone two days ago and I still can’t stop thinking about it! This book was so well written (hence sticking with me for so long!) and the story is something I keep coming back to because of the way the relationships were so real and so incredible! I had never read … More Good Reads
Happy Friday! I love weekends this time of year, with the cooler mornings and earlier nights. Basically, I love everything about fall! It’s something about this time of year that makes me so happy!! All my favorite tv shows are back and I love curling up with a cozy blanket once it gets dark to … More TGIF- fun finds
I love fall for so many reasons, but I think one of the biggest is the food. The flavors of fall are the best! I wanted to treat my department at work to some baked goodies (we had an all-day meeting on student assessment – treats were definitely needed!) and I knew it had to … More Whole Wheat Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Two summers ago, I had the distinct joy of traveling to Sweden as part of a tour of Scandinavia with Greg, Tay, and eighteen wonderful students. I had always wanted to go to Sweden and it did not disappoint. Actually, all of Scandinavia was amazing and it is somewhere I want to go back and … More Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs
Our first camping trip of the season – and we couldn’t have asked for a better adventure! Since the temps have gotten a wee bit cooler, we packed up the RV and headed to the desert – more specifically, Joshua Tree National Park! Neither Greg nor I had ever been to Joshua Tree, but we … More Day Trippin’- Joshua Tree
Yet again, The Smitten Kitchen has impressed! Seriously, this food blog is top-notch! I was browsing (or lost in the void- whichever you prefer!) and I came across a glaze that sounded so delightful, so delectable, that I knew I needed to make it. The Garlic-Mustard Glazed Skewers are totally my jam… Vegetarianism has made … More Garlic-Mustard Glazed Tofu Skewers
Fall is camping season for us! Greg and I have so many fun little trips planned – I cannot wait. Summer was so hot this year in California, that sometimes it made camping unbearable- especially in primitive sites. As we head out on the next adventure, I wanted to show you how I plan the … More TGIF- fun finds
First off – have no fear – no one has died! I know the title is a bit deceiving, but this is literally the name of the potato dish! I was first introduced to the idea of Funeral Potatoes from one of my all-time favorite students. She was discussing a church potluck she was going … More Funeral Potatoes
The homemade granola bar saga all began with a little lemonade stand. Or, the idea of a little lemonade stand that Tay wanted to have. For weeks, all I heard about was this lemonade stand, and when I finally agreed to it- it turned into a huge bonanza! One of the ideas that Tay had … More Homemade Granola Bars
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