When did chocolate become synonymous with Valentine’s Day? I’m sure a quick Google search would uncover the answer, but that […]

Last fall I began making my own all-natural cleaners. I made the switch to better for-the-environment (and better-for-our health cleaners) […]

Longtime readers know how much I admire thrift in the kitchen, and love finding new ways to rejuvenate and repurpose […]

People often ask about my favorite recipe, and as with choosing between your children, it’s impossible. What I cook is […]

It’s in my nature to play around with recipes, but I’m also smart enough to know if it’s not broke, […]

I had a thought while vacuuming the sofa earlier this morning. Not a new one, but a recurring one that […]

The title of this post is as contrary as the Christmas tree shaped doughnuts I bought to celebrate the start […]

I’m sure your social media feeds and email inboxes are filled with holiday cake and cookie recipes. It’s all well […]

After my pie baking marathon last week, I slept 14 hours. In one evening. Once the clock neared 8pm (7:55pm […]

This last week has been a blur. In all the good ways, but particularly exhausting nonetheless. I finished the last […]

I read some place recently that Thanksgiving pies must be made the morning of, and to that I say “um, […]

It occurred to me that it just might be possible not everyone is a pie fan. I don’t know anyone […]

I know everyone is probably in Thanksgiving planning mode. I’m hoping an interruption with a wintry recipe for Hot Chocolate […]

Not even a month into the school year, Isabella had her first sick day. What began as a faint cough […]

Our Thanksgivings are rather quiet with just me and the girls. Years ago, though, I had a streamlined system for […]

I went to bed last Wednesday feeling thankful yet another Halloween was done. It’s my least favorite “holiday”. Does that […]

This post is sponsored by iHerb. All views expressed are my own. I’ve lots of go-to meals for busy weeknights […]

After decades of carving pumpkins, and trying to convince myself to roast and eat the seeds, I finally abandoned the […]

It’s almost a year since sourdough starter entered my life, and what a year it’s been. Yeast never scared me, […]

Before you say anything, I’m two steps ahead of you, listening to Michael’s laughter echo through the chambers of my […]

I’ve no less than a dozen things I want to share and write about. On that list includes some new […]

A few days ago I did something I do often. I posted a photo on Instagram of something I baked. […]

My plan seemed perfect, a way to outsmart my children. Little did I know these Kalamata Olive & Sourdough Crackers […]

Much as I love all the summer and fall has to offer at the farmstand, I’m ready to slow down, […]