I wanted to share a few of my favorite things (some are perennials on my list and others are more recent). I have a hard time not sharing about things that I love. Some of you have already heard me talk about these things... see what I mean? A few of my favorite things are: 1. Podcasts … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things
I was in New Orleans for a conference a few weeks ago and ate at this snazzy restaurant for breakfast. My colleague, Jenny, and I were in search for a coffee shop kind of a breakfast spot with Oatmeal, or Yogurt/Granola, good coffee and a nice, peaceful space to start our day. I Yelped around … Continue reading the Best-of-Both-Breakfasts: Oatmeal meets Parfait
When I was a kid, we made these easy donuts every time we had a sleep-over! They are made from refrigerated biscuit dough. My mom always cooked them in Crisco- right in the big metal Crisco can. We always coated them in powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar. I have made them from time to time, … Continue reading Slumber Party Donuts
I am a fan of cinnamon rolls! And the smell of them in the oven is irresistible! I have always marveled that Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll shops need not market their goods, as long as they keep baking the rolls in the mall. The smell lures people in! As much as I love cinnamon rolls, I … Continue reading Mini Cinis! (Quick Mini Cinnamon Rolls)
What do you write when it's been 3 months since you've written anything? It's been an unusual season for my family. And it feels like we are now in an "in-between". I was already behind on blogging- I had a few batches of photos from foods I had made that were awaiting the day when … Continue reading A Season of Liminality: A Threshold
My mind is full of thoughts these days. It feels like it's on overdrive sometimes. The things I'm reading, for work and for personal growth have been rich and thought provoking. I want to underline and highlight it all and meet up to discuss every insight! It's inspiring and overwhelming! It feels like a feast. … Continue reading Mind Body Soul Nourishment
It only takes seeing a photo of beautiful food to drive me into a craving that propels me into action! That's what happened a couple of weeks ago when I saw a photo of a Dutch Baby. I read an article about race relations on Desiringgod.org one morning in May while I was drinking my … Continue reading Dutch Baby: A Special and Simple Breakfast Treat
Having middle schoolers is so interesting. I'm seeing things about them as people, individual humans that I am fascinated by. I sometimes wonder which of these attributes will be forever parts of them and which ones are seasonal. An interesting quality about my son is that he cherishes ritual and celebration. More than anyone in our … Continue reading Making Banana Pancakes
Cranberries are so lovely. They add such zip, color and flavor to recipes! November and December are the main cranberry months, but if you look quick you can get some in January! I always stock up for the following 10 months! I am always looking for a great quick bread recipe that can be thrown together … Continue reading Last Call for Cranberries: Cranberry Orange Bread
Aside from a few seasonal fruits, including apples (which I adore and eat daily) the upcoming months of fresh fruit options do not compare with the BOUNTIFUL VARIETY of summer fruits! That's when it's time to get creative. this Jell-O ad is reminiscent of our grandmother's creations Growing up, my grandmother made the most creative … Continue reading Frozen Fruit Salad and Pumpkin Seed Roasting: Childhood Memories
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