Last night while clicking through baby-related inspiration on Pinterest, I came across a recipe for labor cookies. Have you heard of those? Apparently, whipping up and consuming a batch of these puppies is a surefire way (notice the use of the word “apparently”) to meet your new baby bean before the week is over. Of…
The food blogging conundrum: Saving room for favorites
Writing a food-filled blog for the past year has turned out to be a pretty fun gig. Not only have I had a chance to sharpen my kitchen skills and experiment with recipes, but Jared and I have also enjoyed our share of yumminess from the ever-changing post subjects. I’ve tried things I never thought…
Dear Ms. Witch. Your house smells good: Gingerbread cake
Remember the story of Hansel and Gretel? The little kids who stumbled upon a witch’s gingerbread house while walking through the woods, only to be wooed inside by the promise of sweets and fattened up so the mean old witch could enjoy some tasty kid stew? No matter what version of the story you heard…
The happiest cookies you’ll ever make
The older I get (it’s all relative, I know), the more I realize how much some of the best things in life are also the simplest. Life gets crazy, plans have to change, but I think there’s comfort in knowing that lifting your spirits or finding your happy place isn’t nearly as overwhelming or unattainable…
Hi, old friend: Pumpkin scones
I know I’ve spent a good many hours and a good many words raving about the amazing food and flavor that is pumpkin, but please bear with me. I’m going to do it again. Pumpkin and I just can’t get enough of each other. I’m convinced that certain flavors carry with them innate powers. Some…
We moved. All is well. I’m baking again.
Moving. Ooph. Last week, our little family made the 1,000-mile trek from our home in Missouri to our new digs in North Carolina. That meant two days of driving our caravan of vehicles, one three-car trailer filled with all our worldly possessions and four straight mornings of pre-5 o’clock wake-up calls. Thankfully, Jared’s dad helped…
Rising against the elements: Homemade cream puffs
Oh, happy day! I’m currently floating on a cloud of baking loveliness, one that could only be born from the kind of butter-induced euphoria that springs from a modest mound of dough that rises into something perfectly light and miraculously fluffy. This week, on a 93-degree day loaded with humidity, I tackled homemade cream puffs….
Pretty desserts can be trusted: Raspberry custard cups
We’ve all heard age-old adages like “Beauty is only skin deep,” “You can’t judge a book by its cover” and “It’s what’s on the inside that counts.” Sage words, no doubt. But in the wonderful world of sweeteries (the dessert realm, for those who aren’t sure of my made-up jive), I’m not afraid to say…
Cup of Joe — à la mode, please
Last Saturday, I received an email from my mother-in-law notifying me that Sunday, July 17 was National Ice Cream Day. Yep, a whole day dedicated to the consumption of my all-time favorite dessert. Sounds pretty great, right? She wanted to know what kind of ice cream I was planning to make for the occasion, but…
Remembered Recipes
In the age of the Google search and Barnes and Nobles stocked with enough cookbooks to fill a small town’s library, it’s easy to take for granted the value of a beloved recipe. As much as I love reading about food, experimenting with ideas I find on blogs and paging through my favorite cookbooks, the…
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