I used to think I didn’t like sweet potatoes. I guess I was thinking of yams … weirdo canned yams topped with pineapple and marshmallows. Bleck. Then I saw a tostada recipe on Two Peas and Their Pod. One that played up the savory side. I gave sweet potatoes another chance, and I’m so glad I did. So now I know these things: sweet potatoes are really pretty, they taste dreamy and they roast up…
I’ve got the winter blues. It has to do with the fact that every day I layer on sweaters, a scarf and a coat. And once all these layers are on I realize my bra strap is twisted. It’s twisted underneath layers of clothes. It’s the worst. So yeah, I’m getting frustrated with winter. Jake and Elliot help chase away the blues though. Jake makes me tasty burgers, chit-chats with me, and doesn’t judge me…
I’ve been running out of eggs. Jake’s been eating them for breakfast. So if you’re vegan or if you’re just out of eggs and butter at the time, this is just the thing to bake. This bread is tasty. I’m going to say the allspice has a lot to do with it. The pumpkin doesn’t hurt either. Pumpkin is still my BFF even though it’s winter now. So next time you’re out of eggs or…
Chocolate Crinkles – These cookies look hip in wrinkled outfits. They are amazingly fudgy and chocolatey and are a hit despite their lack of ironing. Cream Wafers – I look forward to these every year. Just go ahead and make a double batch, already. There’s only 4 ingredients in the cookie, just sayin’. Mini Black and White Cookies – I love these cookies. They are cakey and tasty and fashionable. They totally stand out in…
I’ve been eating cereal for dinner lately. Cereal or bread. Carbs on top of carbs. So here’s a way to get carby with it, while still actually making something, and it tastes like pizza and it’s not weird like the frozen dudes. Jake made us french bread on Saturday morning. And since we are the kind people who always have pizza ingredients handy, we made these. They are tasty, quick, and way better than cereal…
I crave ice cream when it’s cold out. I don’t know why. When I’m eating this ice cream, I feel ok about things. Do yourself a favor and get this in your life. Trader, I mean, Pilgrim Joe’s knows what’s up. It’s gone now. I guess I better get some more. See ya.
My sister, Laura, and I made these so that my parents’ house would smell super-amazing. You see, my parents are trying to sell their house, and cookies help dreams come true. These are divine. They get a crinkly top like brownies get, which is much more flattering than a muffin-top. Basically, these are brownies in cookie outfits. So pretty much, these suckers are just the thing to round out your christmas cookie list, make your…
Thanksgiving happened! I helped my mom by making the green bean casserole, peeling potatoes, forming the rolls, confirming that turkey was getting a nice bronze tan, and by making this cheesecake. My mom loves cheesecake, so I figured she’d be the perfect lady to hang out with and bake my first real one. I mean, I’ve made mini’s before and cupcakes before, but this was the real deal … 2 pounds of cream cheese, baked…
I made these on Sunday. Maybe I needed to make them because I was thinking about going to Minnesota (Minne-snow-duh) for Thanksgiving. So, now I’m in Minnesota! I’m cooking with my mom and there sure is snow (duh!). These look kinda snowy, so they look kinda festive. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! These could be the appetizer dessert (dessertetizer) before all the pies and pumpkin goodness. What I’m trying to say is that this Thanksgiving I’m thankful for…
What do you do when you are in a funk? I find that there a few things I do. I cheer myself up by wearing my most favorite high-healed clogs that make boring outfits look hip. Walking Elliot always helps. In those minutes we are outside and he’s prancy-walking and I’m girly-walking, things are good. Putting beer in cake and browning butter for a glaze helps too. My day got a lot better once this…