Happy Friday from week 2 of quarantine! While I haven’t been social with many human friends, I have been busy making friends with the local “wildlife” at the park. Here is a photo of my running buddy…yeah, sometimes I feel that slow! My friend Jill (excellent cook- not a baker) came up with idea of … More TGIF- fun finds
As a kid, my favorite cookie was the Oreo. My mom would offer us kiddos two cookies after dinner – I remember my sister always going for the Chips Ahoy, but I always gravitated towards the Oreo. It was really two cookies in one – so I figured I had outsmarted the system. I was … More Oreo Cupcakes
Being a fierce lover of democracy and a US History teacher, voting day has always been a very exciting day for me. I kinda view it as my own Super Bowl; I get up early in the morning to vote before work, wear my special “vote” t-shirt all day, then sit glued to the TV … More Super Tuesday Cookies
To be honest, work meetings suck. I know, I know, they are useful and necessary…but you can’t deny the fact that they are a drag on your day. Solution to this sadness- cookies, of course! And, if said cookies are screaming out school spirit (as in school colors – black and gold) even better! I … More Confetti Cookies
Happy Friday! Happy Valentine’s Day! And most importantly- Happy Long Weekend! President’s Day could not have come at a better time!!! Tay celebrated her 11th birthday this week and we had a painting party at the art studio she takes lessons at. Although I wasn’t allowed to make the cake (she wanted Nothing Bundt Cakes– … More TGIF- fun finds
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I decided to whip up some festive cookies. I usually give/send the cookies to my most loved ones, but this year I decided to focus on the kids. I love my friends and family to death- but I also love all their little kiddos just as much! These … More A Special Valentine
My dear friend, Jill, is a total Francophile and a wonderful cook, so at the holidays I found the best cookbook to give her. After I purchased it, I skimmed through the book and realized I wanted my very own copy of My Paris Kitchen, too! The stories, the pictures, the recipes…it really is a … More Salted Butter-Caramel Chocolate Mousse
My daughter loves banana muffins – like loves them. She usually eats two a day, so baking muffins is a weekly thing for me. I have my tried-and-true muffin recipe (thanks Magnolia Table) but I wanted to try something new and also try to clean the recipe up a bit. I went on Pinterest and … More Vegan Maple Pecan Banana Muffins
Fancy, complicated desserts with complex flavors have their place in life. Sometimes you want something that is nuanced and unique. Other times, you want a classic. This Cream Cheese Pound Cake is just that- the little black dress of desserts! I was craving a good pound cake. I grew up loving pound cake – my … More Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Yesterday you saw the majesty that was homemade hummus and roasted carrots. Almost a perfect meal, right? I thought this meal looked mighty tasty, but it was missing an element. Right when I finished flipping through Sunset magazine, I happened to pick up my Cravings cookbook by Chrissy Teigen and low and behold she had … More Skillet Bread
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