Yesterday was “one of those days”. I woke up totally late, wore different colored socks, skipped breakfast, brushing my hair… and coffee (the horror!), and somehow managed to get through the entire morning without giving one snarl, snarky remark, or sassy answer. Gooooooo me! It’s not that I generally have a bad attitude in the A.M….
Continue ReadingCinnamon Sugar Vanilla Bean Challah with Whiskey Soaked Golden Raisins
I’ve been thinking about the future a lot lately. Do you do this…? Daydream about the days to come? I do my best not to. I try to be in the here. I strive to stay in the now. But sometimes my brain gets the best of me and dives deep into a mental Q…
Continue ReadingArugula and Apple Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
As of today, we have exactly 3 weeks till Christmas Eve! A fact I’m quite giddy to announce, since Christmas is only like my favorite holiday ever. What’s your favorite holiday? As if this month isn’t awesome enough already, we’re celebrating Hanukkah this year, too! Woot-woot! Two of the dudes I live with are Jewish,…
Continue ReadingDark Chocolate Salted Caramel Kahlua Fudge Brownies
“I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.” ― Marilyn Monroe Something about that quote always leaves me feeling empowered..and lucky. Empowered to…
Continue ReadingBrowned Butter Cranberry, Lemon, and Rosemary Soda Bread
So, Thanksgiving happened. How was yours? I hope it was full of sugar, turkey, and happiness. Mine was quick and lovely… and oh, I need to diet for like 13 years. But I think we both know that’s not in the stars for little ol’ me anytime soon. With Thanksgiving cleared off the calendar, there’s no…
Continue ReadingSpicy Chipotle & Goat Cheese “Mashed” Butternut Squash
There’s something about this morning – the Tuesday before thanksgiving – that feels like the calm before the storm. The last deep breath before we all dive into the holiday blizzard about to touch down at our door steps. I’m ready to jump into this season, how about you!? Thanksgiving usually finds me binge eating…
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