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A website devoted to baking, writing and this mystery called Life.
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Sour Cream Muffins
Well, Ryan and I had a lovely weekend. Complete with baby birds, pounds of butter cream, and Neapolitan style pizza (we like variety). Read more
Posted on 17 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Simple Chocolate Tart
There are bugs on our windows.They wait for us outside our front door. We walk [...] Read more
Posted on 11 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK -
Strawberry Pistachio Tart
Waiting for a cafe au lait at Wheatsville this morning, I watched a college-aged boy devour a cup of Greek yogurt. Not even stopping to catch his breath, he... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Pear and Goat Cheese Frank
I think summer has officially landed in Austin. We've had 80 degree weather for the past few days, and for this Colorado girl, anything above 75 degrees is... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Rugelach Cookies
This is a happy post. I promise.Sometimes I feel bad about "unloading" my emotions here. But I think it's important to not let dark days remain hidden. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chocolate Nutella Cake
What a week I've had. One of those weeks that makes you eager for an extra day off. I think I've cried [...] Read more
Posted on 26 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Little Things Studio
I know. I know. I promised you a cake. With apples. Something naturally sweet and completely delicious.But since I've been working/studying at a frenzied pace... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Honeybees and Winnie the Pooh Cake
Yikes!I've been away from the blog all week.And it has been one of those weeks you're eager to see done. But it's Sunday morning, and I'm brewing a cup of coffe... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Naturally Sweet Carrot Cake
Do you have wishes?Wishes like a little girl dreaming her parents would stop fighting?Wishes like a mother praying for cancer to spare her son?The type of wishe... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Blackberry Poppyseed Muffins
I'm getting up early. My to-do list? Work by 8:00; a huge lunch bag to pack with mini- bagels, granola, fresh fruit, and a turkey sandwich; and animals--one... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Cinnamon Sugar Scones
Psst...Noelle's birthday is tomorrow. My beautiful and talented sister is celebrating her day. By beautiful I mean:Big brown eyes that captivate anyone in the... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Vegan Flaxseed Cornbread
Walking around today, arms bare and blushing from the sun, I thought about all the mistakes I had made. Choices that had hurt me or [...] Read more
Posted on 01 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Vegan Marbled Banana Bread
Driving home from work on Friday, I stopped at Austin Pets Alive.Because dogs and cats have a way of making problems less scary. Read more
Posted on 27 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Whole-Grain Flaxseed Waffles
I went to the dentist yesterday....after avoiding him for three years. As I sat in the chair, my back tensing with each swift scrape of the hygienist's pick, I... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK -
Chewy Coconut Cookies
Ryan and I have been watching Downton Abbey.For those of you still missing out: Downton Abbey is a delightful British drama that follows the lives of the... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK -
Blooms
Stress and it's many manifestations have been displayed in my life over the past few years. Anxiety.Emotional Withdraw.Spiritual shut-down. Read more
Posted on 16 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
French Pound Cake
1. Sleeping with Ryan. Every night I fall asleep next to Ryan feeling blessed to have married my best friend. 2. Mornings with Cricket. She curls up in my lap a... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Strawberry Cream Biscuits
My grandparents were archivists. They took and kept hundreds of hours of video footage--back in the day when home video cameras were an anomaly.Born in the 1930... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Whole Wheat Brown Sugar Muffins
I've slept more this week than I have in a long time. At least 8 hours each night with a few 2-hour naps [...] Read more
Posted on 06 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sorrow
I walked through the city with a heavy heart today. Sipping on a cup of steamed [...] Read more
Posted on 01 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION