Summer days have been filled with so much. Early mornings and late nights and lots of moving parts in between. As we are gearing back up for the start of school and back to campus for me, I have been reflecting on the gifts of this summer. There are many things I cherish from this … Continue reading Miscellany 2: Summer Gifts (Vermont Maple Syrup, Garden Inspired Meals, Morning Prayer & Revolutionary Cleaning Cloths)
4 years ago one cold January afternoon, our cars pulled into the driveway at almost the same moment- coming from work and from gathering kids from school. It turned out to be like no other day. It was a watershed moment for our family. As Asher walked up to the front door, he saw stuff … Continue reading Thai Mango Sticky Rice- Remembering and Redeeming
Last winter, I saw this recipe on Joy The Baker's blog. It is beautiful and looked so bright and cozy all at the same time. In the winter with the dreary days, that's exactly what I crave. The very next day we woke up to a white morning with snow continuing to fall. Of course … Continue reading Whole Orange Coffee Cake
It's 90 degrees here in Nashville, and yet, it's October. This just feels odd. Getting dressed is a conundrum each day. Menu planning is fuzzy to me, and fall baked treats just feel out of season, though in less than two months we'll be hanging up garlands and making peppermint goodies. So, we best get … Continue reading Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
I have a confession - I’ve been making an incredible chocolate chip cookie with a recipe that I stumbled upon a year ago and haven't posted it on this blog. I have been reluctant to post it because, like the "boy who cried wolf" in the classic children's tale, I feel like it's confusing (at … Continue reading The Baker That Cried “Best Cookie”
One of my very first posts on this blog, in the summer of 2000, was about The Celebration of Daves tradition in our home. We served this Sour Cream Poundcake and I linked to the recipe. However, I have heard from friends who use this recipe, that it is hard to find, buried deep in … Continue reading Sour Cream Pound Cake- A Classic
When you need a speedy treat- for a dessert to take to an event, something that is simple, quick and delicious, Rice Krispie Treats are a go-to. They don't require a bunch of ingredients or time. In the past year I have been introduced to a couple of new twists on them and I am … Continue reading 2 New Twists On An Old Standby: Peanut Butter & Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats
MLK Day is one of my favorite holidays: a day to reflect, commemorate, and consider a personal call to action. I have written about our celebrations HERE and HERE and HERE. We have a tradition of commemorating the holiday by talking about race relations, equality, our "dreams" and baking (and eating) a special dessert that encompasses shades … Continue reading MLK Day: Sour Cream Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
One of my favorite sources of recipes is one that is sadly no longer in print. For years, Everyday Food magazine - the half sheet size Martha Stewart magazine chock full of practical recipes and kitchen tips- came to my mailbox and inspired and informed me. I had years of them stacked up and I … Continue reading Coconut Pineapple Loaf Cake
On our quick trip to Knoxville a few weeks ago we had the great treat of having lunch with our friends Blair and Bryan. As we were leaving their house, to head back to Nashville, Blair *knowingly* suggested that if we were wanting to grab an afternoon coffee pick-me-up for the road trip, there is … Continue reading Fresh Fruit Hand Pies
