From the monthly archives:

April 2009

Mint Julep Two Ways

April 29, 2009

Pin it These bourbon laden treats were inspired by two things: those still spring, but almost summer days that give you a hint at just how blazing hot this summer is going to be, and… this weekend’s Kentucky Derby. Here’s what I know about Spring: It’s green. Once we get past the Easter Bunny stage, [...]

Low Fat Oatmeal Banana Bread

April 27, 2009

Pin it Not every morning in my life is filled with Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Pancakes and Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread… not when things like my ten year class reunion and bathing suit season loom just around the corner. For real friends, those are two scary things. At least I don’t have to go to [...]

Brownie Bottom Ice Cream Cupcakes

April 24, 2009

Pin it My favorite part of my sixth grade history text books were not the pictures. Oooooh no… too easy. I loved the little timelines at the end of a lesson, the kind of timeline that so neatly wrapped up the life and struggles of so many people. Distill the entire American Civil Rights Movement [...]

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

April 21, 2009

Pin it This I Used To Believe I believed that if I wore a stretched out paperclip across my front teeth I would be one of the cool kids with a retainer. It turns our that retainers only seem cool when you don’t actually have to wear one. I believed that if I sunk down [...]

One Pot Spring Garden

April 19, 2009

Pin it There are a few reasons why you should read this post. 1. I’m no gardener, but with a team of friends and experts, I might have just created a successful one pot garden… you can too! 2. While this post may not be filled with butter and sugar, it is still a nice [...]

Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes

April 17, 2009

Pin it Dear Future Husband and Future Children, While it’s clear that the universe hasn’t yet pressed us together into a family mold, I think it prudent to get a few things about our life out in the open. You know, for the sake of transparency. Future Husband! In all likelihood, I think you’re the [...]

Cookies and Spatulas: The Winners

April 15, 2009

Pin it Do you ever have those mornings when the snooze button seems to go off every two minutes, your hair is simply inconsolable, and you discover that your favorite plaid shirt that you’ve had for half your life is now too ripped to wear and be cool? Do you have those mornings when [...]

S’mores Brownies

April 14, 2009

Pin it Everyone has their own way of enjoying toasted marshmallows. It’s very much a personal thing… this I understand. I like my roasted, toasted marshmallows extra crispy… extra well done. I want that sucker on the end of the misshapen close hanger, stuck right into the depths of the fire. I want it to [...]

Confetti and Cupcakes

April 13, 2009

Pin it Did you have a great weekend? Have you woken up with a lingering Easter candy tummy ache? Do you still have confetti everywhere from the Cascarones? Yea? Me too. I think I might have an Easter sugar hangover… I’m not proud. Here’s a look at what Easter looks like when you combine [...]

Happy Easter!

April 12, 2009

Pin it Happy Easter from vintage Joy the Baker. Oooooh 1994… thanks for the memories. There are a few things I’d like you to take note of in the photo. -Yes, my hair is comically triangle shaped and I am trying to rock curly bangs. – Yes, I made a bunny cake decorated with festive [...]

Two of my favorite things. Two of you. The Giveaway!

April 10, 2009

Pin it What do puppies with giant paws, foggy mornings, warm chocolate chip cookies and my bright, red spatula have in common? That’s easy… they’re just some of my favorite things in the world. If you hadn’t already figured it out, you guys are totally up there on my list of favorite things… right up [...]

Dutch Baby with Orange Sugar

April 8, 2009

Pin it Things that are awesome and things that are not awesome; an incomplete list. Things that are awesome: Summer dresses that look great with summer ponytails. Bathing suits + Palm Springs + Rented Summer House + Sun Screen + Giant Sun Glasses + Mojitos x Infinity = Awesome. Big, fat bumble bees… come on, [...]

Spring Easter Meringues

April 5, 2009

Pin it Dear Spring, You’re a great season. In fact, you’re my favorite season of all. Something about the orange blossoms dotting my neighborhood, and the barely warm evening sun just makes me want to squeeze you with gratitude. Great job with all the tulips. Excellent work with all the sweet peas. Don’t even get [...]

Weekend Meal Inspiration

April 3, 2009

Pin it A good while back I found myself half way through a bottle of wine on a Saturday night, sitting alone on my patio watching cute cat videos on YouTube. Wait… should I be embarrassed about revealing this to you? Just wait… it gets better. I was feeling pretty content with my Saturday night [...]

Proscuitto Dijon Gruyere Puffs

April 1, 2009

Pin it Three things are true. Let’s go over some facts. I’m gullible. I prefer to think of it as less naive and more trusting. If you tell me something, in all likelihood, I’ll believe you. For this reason, let’s keep the April foolery to a minimum this morning. It’s not really my style, and [...]