Hi friends. I know it has been a while, but we had this whole pandemic-election-home school-impending doom thing going on for the last several months (years?), and I am not afraid to say my bandwidth was, well, gone. Maybe it is the proximity of the new year, or a glimmer of human optimism, but I … Continue reading Homemade Gifts: A New Plan
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The Substitute Times
Muffins are great for substitutes, and they even take your wrinkled frozen fruit well These are the substitute times. When you were a kid in school substitute days were always filled with the vague concept of treading water, or waiting for "the real teacher" to come back. (Please read no disrespect toward substitute teachers, who, … Continue reading The Substitute Times
Triumphs and Tangibility
I did it! I mean, I really, really did it. I made the pie of my dreams. The pie that was on my summer to-do list, and that I found myself thinking about during down moments in the day. I dreamt of it fairly in-depth, and I am not ashamed to admit part of it … Continue reading Triumphs and Tangibility
Two Culinary Delights
I have two exciting updates, and I honestly spent an embarrassing amount of time trying to think through which I would share first. I could easily talk about both for quite a while, but I decided to do my homegrown one first. As I have teased a few times now, my newest flavor bread has … Continue reading Two Culinary Delights
Spring!
I really love the changing of the seasons. By the time the weather changes, I am always ready for the next season to arrive. And while I love the winter and fall months for their coziness and holidays, it is hard to deny there is something magical about spring. It is all new growth and … Continue reading Spring!
Two Giveaways, a Cookie, and a Project
I make a great birthday gift! I can't believe we are almost three weeks into the new year! I am used to it feeling like the year is speeding by, but I don't generally feel that way in January. So I have a little catching up to do on my giveaways, sharing a new recipe … Continue reading Two Giveaways, a Cookie, and a Project
Friday Night is Pizza and Family Night
This winter and spring, I went on a bit of a pizza odyssey. Our family has always been a fan of Friday night pizza night, and sometimes I make it or sometimes I have it delivered. This spring I decided to lean in a bit on pizza and really embrace making some different options. I … Continue reading Friday Night is Pizza and Family Night
Happy (early) Father’s Day!
It occurs to me that there are two types of people in this world. Those that love tradition and those that like trying something new. Neither is right or wrong. I think the issue comes in when you try to be what you are not. I, for one, am a tradition girl. I like things … Continue reading Happy (early) Father’s Day!
On Fellowship, Buns, and Living Life
I did a little playing around this week and discovered something cool. You can take that ridiculously easy brioche from last week and turn it into Hot Cross Buns for Easter. In case you don't know much about Hot Cross Buns beyond the painful song played on recorders by school-aged children everywhere, take heart. I didn't … Continue reading On Fellowship, Buns, and Living Life
A Little Luck
It's St. Patrick's day, and in the world of bread, that can only mean one thing--Irish Soda Bread. Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread, leavened with baking soda (how about that?) and or baking powder. It is much more similar to a biscuit or a scone and should be treated gently. When quick breads … Continue reading A Little Luck