Apple harvest is in full swing, now is the time to put all of favorite apple-based recipes to the test. Use this pie filling in your repertoire of recipes without uncertainty Planning filling only requires some time and it tastes fantastically homemade. Apple slices or pieces cooked in simple cinnamon sauce has the perfect amount … 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
For awhile there, I was feeling pretty uninspired in the baking arena. I got to where I was rarely making anything at all, except waffles on weekends, and would quickly opt for store bought sweets instead. Not that there’s anything wrong with that – it just hadn’t been the norm for me in the past. … Read more
Breakfast is sort of my thing. It’s my favorite meal of the day, I love making it, and I’m good at it. So, please excuse the past couple and next couple of breakfast food posts here. I just lurv the breakfasts, and I’m sort of on a roll. This has been my go-to banana bread … 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
Last week, Dale was in Nicaragua doing super cool coffee things. Because he’s cool and talented and interesting like that. While he was gone, I remembered a few things that I’d forgotten since having Dale around all the time: Sometimes, I forget to eat dinner. I’m pretty sure that my cat loves laying next to … Read more
Everyone loves cupcakes! You just need this recipe for vanilla cupcakes. It has a fluffy, melting texture and is very handy to make. This easy vanilla cupcake recipe is packed with vanilla flavors and is perfect for any festival. Airy and moist, it’s topped with a simple vanilla buttercream frosting. After trying this recipe, you’ll … Read more
This week, I officially became a full-time member of the workforce. It’s pretty weird, what with having been in school full-time for the past… my whole life. Although a lot is different, mornings especially are. I mean, I’ve had early classes before, but you can sort of just roll out of bed, throw on some … Read more
I have tried to write this post so many times but can’t seem to figure out what to say. Disappearing from this blog for five-ish months was not in any way intentional, and I hope I have not lost any of you along the way. Life sort of took over, and I decided to just … 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