From the monthly archives:

September 2011

Barbecue Onion Rings: baked and fried

September 30, 2011

Pin it Uh-huh. It’s onion ring time. Were you the little girl that would put a small onion ring on her ring finger and pretend that she was married? Yea… me neither.  That’s weird. … And I definitely didn’t do that today, as a grown-ass lady.  That would be even more odd. Except I totally [...]

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The Joy the Baker Podcast

September 29, 2011

Pin it Did you know that I podcast from my bed? Does that make you want to listen to the Joy the Baker Podcast more or… less.  (Don’t answer that.  KThanks.) To be clear, I actually podcast from the floor… where I sit… and my podcasting microphone and computer are on the bed.  Sometimes there’s [...]

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Avocado and Edamame Salad

September 28, 2011

Pin it You know what’s not a good idea?  Shopping for jeans after an ‘eat weekend’. Don’t act like you don’t know what an ‘eat weekend’ is.  Don’t act like you haven’t ever eaten nothing but spaghetti and meat balls, doughnuts, onion rings, and mango margaritas for an entire weekend.   Surely I’m not the [...]

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Eggy Breakfast Pizza

September 26, 2011

Pin it I’m not sure I’ve eaten anything this weekend. Well… I’m not sure I’ve eaten anything beyond chips, gummy bears, coffee, and gin. I definitely didn’t eat this gorgeous breakfast pizza. Really, it’s no one’s fault but my own. There was arugula on this breakfast pizza. Ps.  That totes makes this vegetables for breakfast. [...]

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Banana Walnut Waffles

September 20, 2011

Pin it I don’t have one single recipe memorized. Actually wait…. I have the recipe for a Bourbon and Ginger Ale memorized.  That’s two ingredients.  That doesn’t really count. I don’t have one single baking recipe set to memory.  Not my Dad’s Buttermilk Biscuit recipe.  Not my favorite pancake recipe.  Not the best Creme Fraiche [...]

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Brown Sugar Cookies

September 18, 2011

Pin it Here’s a few things I’ve learned from life… they definitely have nothing to do with cookies: Don’t laugh when someone asks you out on a date.  They’ll think you’re laughing at them.  They won’t understand that you’re just flattered and awkward and your head is about to explode.  Don’t chew gum in a [...]

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Cat Land Cat Party

September 15, 2011

Pin it I’m not sure if I’m completely mortified by what’s about to happen, or if I’m giddy with excitement. I’m leaning towards completely mortified.  This is the part where you have hard evidence that I’m weird.  There’s no denying my CatLady status now. I made my cat a birthday cake.  I’m about to tell [...]

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Roasted Tomato and Caramelized Onion Farro Salad

September 14, 2011

Pin it New Podcast is ready for your ears!  The Grass is Always Greener.  Dudes… it’s a good one! I meant to make cake.  I meant to make whipped cream.  I meant to buy fresh raspberries.  I mean to smash the three things together into a large bowl and eat it all… and then I [...]

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Old Fashioned Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze

September 12, 2011

Pin it I need to make some decisions.  I know… welcome to everyday living. Who do you turn to when it’s time to make big decisions? Mama and Dad?  Bestest girlfriends?  Awesome boyfriends?  Husband?  Wifey?  God?  Bottle of beer?  Giant stack of doughnuts? When it comes to making decisions, I make lists… and stare at [...]

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Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup and Kale Chips

September 8, 2011

Pin it Eight Things One. When did I get so annoyingly healthy?  Let me just tell you… eating wholesome Vegan Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup makes Nachos with jalapenos, sour cream, and extra guacamole taste AWESOME!  I know this to be true. Two. Does this shadow make me look fat?  Don’t answer that…. unless you want [...]

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Buh-nana Bread(s)

September 6, 2011

Pin it Bananas should always be bread.  It’s just what’s right.  Like how grapes should always be wine… or jelly.  I can’t handle eating a plain banana.  I have to drown… completely drown it in peanut butter, or wrap it in white bread and drench it in honey.  I just can’t handle it. I’ll tell [...]

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Lemon Meringue Pie Milkshakes

September 4, 2011

Pin it I have a super power.  I can look at a sad, understocked, and  unloved fridge… and find a dessert in it.  You have the bottom scrapings of the peanut butter jar, a bit of powdered sugar, and some random chocolate chips?  Dessert.  You have honey and walnuts?  I think there’s something we can [...]

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Fresh Tomato and Arugula Bagel Pizzas

September 1, 2011

Pin it This is the end.  This is the end of my day.  This is the end of the week.  This is the end of a pizza bagel before it meets my belly. The end looks like a toasted bagel with fresh, seasoned tomatoes, salami, melted fresh mozzarella, and lemon pepper arugula. The end.  The [...]

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