Hey, ya’ll! Sorry I’ve been AWOL for the past couple of weeks. But I have a very good excuse: I was sick with various things for two weeks. Yeah, it was nasty. AND I’ve had a severe...
The other day, my sister called me up and asked if I’d be willing to stay with the kids while she made a trip into town. Of course I said yes - being home alone is kinda lonely sometimes, and I...
When I was a little girl, I always requested my favorite dessert for my birthday, or any other special occasion: Striped Delight (shortbread crust, a cream cheese + whipped cream layer and pistachio ...
Hey everyone! I baked some super-delicious scones. You can check out the recipe + step-by-step photos & instructions on the Tasty Kitchen Blog. {LINK} Stuff I love at the moment: Recipes: Provenc...
Super-sweet cakes are definitely not my cup of tea. Ever since I was a little girl I have disliked overly sugary desserts. Often times I would refuse birthday cake and opt for plain ice cream. Of cou...
So I saw lots of people raving about how awesome no-knead bread is. Super easy and delicious. “Yeah, right,” I thought. “You have to knead bread for ages to get a good crumb.”...
Over two years ago, I first developed this recipe for sausage & potato soup because of some freezer-burnt broccoli. It’s still very much a staple at our house - the perfect supper when you ...
There’s something clear and fresh about lemons that whispers “Spring” to me. The bright tartness reminds me of one of those nippy spring days that seem to hold onto winter. The clea...
Gorgeousness from around the internet. Thanks to Hannah for the idea to do a favorites post in the first place! Thyme print via evajuliet on Etsy. This photo is amazing. This song. It gives me the ch...
Skiing is my favorite winter sport. Feeling the snow swish beneath my feet as I slide down the “mountain” (in Minnesota, the closest things we have to mountains are very large hills). It&...
Can you believe it? A new year is upon us. In fact, we’re almost two weeks into 2012. I’m usually not one to reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the new one. I hate making ...
My Dad hates citrus in baked goods. Thus, I have always been leery of cooking with lemons, oranges, limes, etc. Reuben loves lemon bars. When he informed me of this, I promised to make him some. I se...
Have you ever visited Shabby Apple? If not, you are in for a real treat. I have long been an admirer of their shop, so you can image how excited I was to be able to host a giveaway. This adorable onl...
Have you ever been frustrated by trying to cut butter for pastry or biscuits? Have you wished for individual little squares, only to make smooshed-together pieces? Here’s my method for getting ...
My dad is the king of espresso. For almost as long as I can remember, he has been making his own lattes on a fancy espresso maker. As a little girl, I eagerly anticipated the sound of the milk frothi...
So sorry for neglecting to post my lunch last Tuesday: Thanksgiving is my excuse! And my apologies for the ghastly photo - the only camera I had with me was on my phone. Here’s what I had: Stuf...
It’s that time of year again: time to pull your warm clothes out of storage; time to cozy up in a fuzzy blanket with a good book and a cup of tea; time to look longingly at your skis; time to w...
Today for lunch I had a salad of organic baby greens and radicchio topped with cheddar cheese, pomegranate seeds, and honey french & blue cheese dressings. Absolutely delicious. Recently I acquir...
I just love getting things in the mail, like baking mixes. Lovely baking mixes, like Dassant baking mixes. I was lucky enough to receive four mixes for review. Now, I must admit that normally I’...
What I do for you guys. Yesterday, I was out shopping at lunch time. I was pretty sure this would be the case, so I made sure to bring along my big ‘ol DSLR. I felt just a little silly bringing...
I thought it might be fun to start a series on Cooking for Seven where I share a photo of my lunch on the same day each week. I’m not promising that I’ll be able to hit EVERY Tuesday. But...
I love these Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bites. They are yummy. Scrumptious. Delicious. Make them today! Head over to the Tasty Kitchen blog to see my step-by-step instructions and the recipe: {link} Th...
Did you know that I have some of the best in-laws ever? When my husband and I were on our honeymoon, my husband’s mother and sister planted our garden for us. Even though the deer and rabbits a...
A while back, the folks over at RiceSelect sent me a jar of “Jasmati” rice, and in exchange, I agreed to publish my opinion of it! RiceSelect, which has been around since the 70s, was the...
I’m sorry I have neglected to share these earlier, but I posted many photos from our wedding on my personal blog. Stop by to see how we celebrated our wedding. {link}
Hello everyone! Hope you had a lovely weekend. We had a splendid time camping with friends. Here are a few lovely things I’m loving at the moment: This lovely photo. Love the soft tones. Everyt...
I have reconsidered publishing this post so many times. I’m usually too chicken to post anything so controversial. But I need to get this off my chest. Please note that I’m not trying to ...
It’s ridiculous how much enjoyment I get out of comparing my old food photos with my more recent work. I find it so interesting to see how my style has changed. How much I’ve grown. Here&...
I love reviewing products. It’s just fun to test out new things, discover if I really like it. Today I’m reviewing Clearly Fresh® Bags, storage bags with a 3-inch square membrane that all...
And the winner is… Comment #253 Courtney Desormeaux: “I like the Proper spot of Tea” Courtney chose “A Proper Spot of Tea” and “Hush, I’m Reading“ Cong...
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