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Favorite Apple Pie
I can turn down a piece of chocolate cake, a bowl of ice-cream, or a cookie the size of my face without blinking. Most baked treats don’t tempt me (which I thin... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Little One Eats: Homemade Graham Crackers
I’m having one of those evenings. I want nothing more than to curl up with a good book, a glass of milk, and a plate of graham crackers. In other words, I’d lik... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Summer Power Salad
I should have finished this post a lot earlier…but my-oh-my we’ve been busy around here. Afternoon hikes, dozens of muffins, coffee with friends, and weddings. Read more
Posted on 21 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Roasted Strawberry Thumbprints
Strawberries. A baker’s worst enemy. You might have experienced this: you have a carton of summer strawberries on your counter, the idea of muffins or cookies o... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Little One Eats: Blueberry Avocado Smoothie
Smoothies. What’s not to love about a smoothie on a hot summer day? I have to admit, my first experience with smoothies came in the late 90s…at a Jamba Juice. Read more
Posted on 16 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Stove-top Cheddar Chicken Pie and Healthy Essentials for Summer
On Friday last week, we packed up our bags and headed towards the mountains. I photographed a beautiful and intimate wedding in the hills of Crested Butte... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Blueberry Sour Cream Pie
Lulu and I spent the evening pulling weeds from our freshly laid sod. Despite the protestations of my father, I refuse to use weed-killer to rid our yard from... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Little One Eats : Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
Now that Lulu is one, we’re spending a good part of our day eating. We’ve introduced her to adult table food from the beginning (no baby purees), and her palett... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Green Bean and Quinoa Summer Salad
I know I shouldn’t complain (after all I grew up in Houston and attended graduate school in Austin) but it’s been hot in Colorado. Read more
Posted on 07 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Cornmeal Pancakes with Summer Berries
We’re back home in Colorado, and we had a wonderful (dare I say magical) time in Portland. By the end of the week, Ryan and I were ready to pack our bags and... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lucy Turns One
One year ago. Has it already gone by this fast? On the eve of your birth, I walked hand-in-hand with your papa through a nearby field. Read more
Posted on 25 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lucille Amelia’s First Birthday Party
A huge thanks to Kadi Spurlock for helping me capture this special day. Also, to my sweet husband, mom, and mom-in-law: I couldn’t have done it without you! Read more
Posted on 23 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Cherry Pie (with Almond Flour and Coconut Sugar)
Despite all the baking I’ve done over the past five years, I’ve never made a cherry pie. Growing up, we were all apple. Why bother with juice that stains and... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
24/52
Tomorrow is June 19th. Lucy’s due date. Of course, she decided to stay inside me for almost another week (and now that we know our daughter one year later…this... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Little One in Houston
I was born in Houston, TX, and I’ll be the first to admit that it isn’t on the top of many “must-visit” lists. When I tell someone in Colorado that I’m going... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Yogurt Chicken Salad and 23/52
Hot summer days are being met with afternoon storms here in Colorado. Thunder, lightning, and even a few tornadoes have given this summer a dramatic flair. The... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Honey Wheat Pull Apart Rolls
Over the weekend, we watched a nephew and a cousin receive diplomas. We got back from Houston LATE on Monday night. The next morning, I flew to the hospital to... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Pistachio Caramel Ice Cream Cake
As I mentioned, Ryan’s birthday fell on Wednesday this week. We spent the evening with a few friends and family, eating well and enjoying a cool summer’s night. Read more
Posted on 06 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
21/52
Lucy is sleeping against my chest as I type. At eleven months and one week, she still likes to sleep close enough to hear my heart beat. I wear her now for at... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Petite Apricot Pies
I tend to be an anxious person. If I let my mind go…well, I can end up in some pretty dark mental spaces. And so I’m learning the importance of choosing joy... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION