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Caramelized Vegetable Tart
A few weeks ago, my mom lost a necklace. A very important and dear necklace. We spent hours looking for it: retracing her steps, moving furniture, combing her... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Handmade Marriage – Stak Ceramics
Ryan and I are collaborating more and more, which couldn’t be more rewarding or exciting. We had the privilege of visiting the lovely folks at Stak Ceramics whe... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Puff Pastry Apple Tarts
Lucy is buzzing in our bedroom. It’s her bedtime, and I’ve exhausted my reservoir. We’ve nursed, we’ve snuggled, we’ve read bedtime stories…and yet, she’s wide... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Chewy Coconut Granola Cookies
My daughter is twenty-some pounds of pure energy. She wakes each morning and clambers over my still-sleeping body. She leads us through our days with laughter,... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Summer Peach Galette
In my lap, my cat purrs and rubs her head beneath my forearm as I type. Her long gray fur occasionally floats in front of my bright computer screen, and her... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Back to School Essentials
As I’ve mentioned before, we live behind a school, and so although Lulu is far too young for elementary, we can’t help but feel the excitement of a fresh start. Read more
Posted on 05 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
September is here. I’m back at Pikes Peak Community College, teaching three English Composition courses. I’m also on call for five births (yes, I’m doing birth... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Roasted Fig Cake
Fresh figs. I had my first three years ago on a hot summer day. Like many of us, my earliest memories of figs came in the form of those ubiquitous cookies. Read more
Posted on 29 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Inspired – Phoebe Wahl
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” -Maya Angelou As many of you know, I am... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sweet Wholesome Cornbread
No, I’m not pregnant, but my cravings for cornbread are at an all-time high. I fell in love with cornbread when we lived in Austin. Our local co-op made these... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Cinnamon Rolls (whole Wheat and Coconut Sugar)
Cinnamon rolls. Even the word makes me hungry. Whoever first came up with the idea of rolling out dough on a floured counter and then dusting it with that... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Walnut Oatmeal Muffins
Some days come easier than others. I love being a mother, but I had no idea how difficult it would be to find balance between motherhood and my own creative... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Homemade Wheat English Muffins
Do you remember your first “adult” breakfast? The breakfast you ate after mom or dad no longer set out your cereal bowl and poured you a glass of orange juice? Read more
Posted on 18 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Honey Marshmallows
Did you know it was national S’mores day this past weekend? I didn’t either. I’ll be honest and admit I don’t quite understand these “national” food days. Why d... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Little One Eats: Peanut Butter Stuffed Pretzels
I love soft pretzels, but I do not like hard pretzels. Ryan eats both constantly and actually prefers the hard variety on most occasions. Read more
Posted on 13 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Arugula Pizza
I’m not the first to say it, but Arugula is the New Basil. Ryan and I aren’t shy about our affection for a good pizza. In fact, we fell head over heels in love... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Chewy Snickerdoodles
We live behind a neighborhood elementary school. In a few days, our street will clog with parents and eager students; we’ll begin to hear the excited shrieks... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Slow Baked Salmon and Spinach CousCous Salad
We returned home from West Virginia late Monday night. It was a good trip. One of those trips you almost wish was a little less good…because then it wouldn’t... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Little One Eats: Homemade Goldfish Crackers
MOLARS (also known as Monet’s worst enemy). Friends, we’ve had an exhausting, tear-filled week. Lulu is working on her one-year molars, and the battle’s been a... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Goat Cheese, Walnut, and Honey Bruschetta
This post is sponsored by Rioja Wine. The opinions are all my won. Despite my husband’s best efforts, I will always prefer a glass of wine over beer. Read more
Posted on 28 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION