Sky-high biscuits, to me, are a sign of a good meal. I mean, you know they are light and fluffy, probably full of buttery goodness, and they are waiting to be topped with some concoction of amazing-ness. They are a blank slate for happiness. I have made plenty of biscuits in my day, but the … More Buttermilk Biscuits
Happy 2021! While I want to leave 2020 way in the past- I do want to share some of our Christmas traditions (new and old!) that made the end of year just a little bit sweeter!!! Doughnuts! Honestly- I love them. (It’s something that my three-year-old nephew and I share…a deep love of doughnuts!) There … More Christmas Traditions
We are almost there! For those of us who have been slogging through Distance Learning and online teaching…one more week until winter break. This weekend will (hopefully) be a nice little preview of the relaxing and calming winter break that is to come! Breakfast has become an important part of our day…and our family time. … More TGIF- fun finds
I am always on the look out for new breakfast recipes that fit the following requirements: 1. Easy- something I can make before coffee 2. Fast- I can’t wait all morning to eat…I might die!!! 3. Simple- I am surrounded by picky eaters…no fancy ingredients My amazing friend, Asya, is always making some pretty incredible … More Dutch Baby Pancake
My parents were in town for a few days recently and I wanted to make something easy to grab for breakfast and simple to prep. After flipping through a few cookbooks, I remembered one of my favorite recipes from Ina Garten- The Barefoot Contessa: Maple Oatmeal Scones. I want to start by saying that the … More Maple Oatmeal Scones
It’s done- another school year in the books! My 18th year of teaching is over… and what a year it has been! On one hand- this year flew by…but then again it seems like it’s been precisely 3,472 days since I was physically at school with my students. What a wild ride! I doubt I … More TGIF- fun finds
In my quest to cook through all by cookbooks, I came across a fun, easy, simple ingredient recipe that I wanted to try. Oatmeal Jammy Bars are a great on-the-go breakfast or morning snack that even the pickiest of eaters will like. Basically, this is a layer bar that has a base similar to a … More Oatmeal Jammy Bars
Friday is here once again (as if it’s different from any other day!) and we have now ended six weeks of quarantine. Honestly- I don’t find it to be too bad. The slower pace has changed my life completely, and there are times where I am really bored- but it’s a sacrifice that I know … More TGIF- fun finds
Last week I got lambasted by my family for making a “fancy” banana bread. It had coconut and chocolate chips…it was simply too much for the picky eaters in my family. So, this morning I decided to make the most basic of all breads – Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Bread. I wanted to make something for … More Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Bread
I’m not going to sugar coat it, I’ve been spending a ton of time on social media during this quarantine and one of the bright spots in my online browsing is Chrissy Teigen’s Twitter. Her sharp tongue, witty sense of humor, and delectable food postings just brighten my day. I am the lucky owner of … More Chrissy Teigen’s Banana Bread
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