“I sometimes rack my brain for past experiences that I’m positive are in there somewhere and draw a blank. It’s frustrating, but the blank still marks a spot – a spot where a memory used to be and might, if I eat the right cake, reappear. What makes memory magical is its imperfections and its … Read more
When I was little, my mom taught me how to needlepoint. My child mind remembers her needlepointing this large, elaborate floral pattern and thinking it was the coolest, prettiest thing. So she got me a small bunny pattern to try myself. The bunny wore a blue shirt and held a carrot. I always thought it … Read more
These spring weekend mornings with their dreamy light have completely mesmerized me lately. Even when overcast, the rays of sun stream purposefully through our front windows, awaking the plants, kitten, and us. Kitten lays in the rays, warms his belly, and I revel in the silence, peering out the window as if expecting to uncover … Read more
Weekend afternoons at our house are one of my favorite things these days. The sun comes in through the kitchen window just right. The neighborhood is the perfect combination of lively and quiet. We do things like plant, hang, lounge, bake, craft, create, and nap. Lately, it’s been particularly delightful. With the cooler weather comes … Read more
It has come to my attention that it’s mid-September. Clearly not the most appropriate time for popsicles or for peaches. But the thing is that I spent my summer with my face in books and bars (not the drinking kind). I didn’t get to eat near as many peaches as I typically would want. And … Read more
Over the past year, I have become much more conscious of the nourishing qualities of my food. At least for the foods I eat regularly and for those I make at home, I much prefer the idea of eating food that’s as whole and nutritious as it is delicious, as opposed to food that’s been … Read more
Just a quick, short post today. I’ve just been trying to get back in the swing of things with school. And to be honest, I have not been doing a very good job. At the end of every day, I sit and wonder where the day has gone. It’s a vicious cycle. It’s sort of … Read more
These cookie sandwiches came into being in steps. It all started with a search for a gluten-free cookie recipe of the chocolate chip variety. I found a recipe by Aran Goyoago and adapted it based on what I had in mind and what I had on hand. The cookies turned out wonderfully chewy and subtly … Read more
This custard almost defeated me. I made it three different times before I got it just how I wanted. It was a bit of an experiment really. Every recipe I came across for anything even remotely similar involved instant coffee or espresso powder, but I wanted nothing to do with that. I actually find the … Read more
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that it snowed at my dad’s house on Christmas day. It’s quite the rarity in Texas (and Georgia). So the day after Christmas, Dale and I woke up early to take a snowy walk before everything started to melt. It was beautiful and quiet and so so … Read more