It’s really fall now, so it’s time to do the following: Go to the cider mill and chug so much cider that I have an ocean-like stomach where surfing is possible. Pick apples and come home to promptly make: pie, apple dumplings, apple butter and more. Make a pumpkin variety of everything sweet and savory. Adopt homeless pumpkins as often as possible. Today was a pretty gross day. Cold. Rainy. Soggy. This day really needed a…
There are a couple things that I’m spoiled about. Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam Cornmeal Taco Shells for taco night I really don’t like to buy strawberry jam ever. Growing up we had a never ending amount in the freezer. When I moved out there was a moment when I ran out of my strawberry jam and bought some… big mistake. So now I make it too. Another thing is these taco shells. Whenever we had…
Someday I hope to have an oven that fits the big cookie sheets. Currently my oven is small and sassy. Someday I’ll eat these tartlets for dinner; you might be tempted to do the same… Someday I will make homemade lemon curd for these guys. Today, however, I used Trader Joe’s Lemon Curd which comes in a jar that deserves respect. So much so that I’ve been saving this jar for just the right recipe…
I remember this time when I was a kid and it rained on the day we were supposed to go to a water park. Major disappointment. I remember this other time that they didn’t have French Silk pie at Baker’s Square. Another disappointment. I made a strawberry pie last night that was also a bit disappointing. It wasn’t sweet enough and to be honest, I don’t feel like the pie recipe is worth posting…but that…
I’m a bit absent minded, sometimes. Once, I didn’t realize that I had my dress on backwards for a whole day. I’m pretty sure it directly contributed to me napping after work, waking up at 7pm thinking it was 7am and eating breakfast. My mom called. It was extra weird because it’s an hour earlier in Minnesota… I thought she was calling at 6am, her time. Mom: “What are you doing?” Me: “Eating breakfast.” Mom:…
Why does the wind always blow the opposite way than my hair is parted? Why does Elliot think that his anger at squirrels will result in a treat? Why buy black corduroys when you can get mustard yellow? Why eat cereal for breakfast when you have sugar donut mini muffins? Why wouldn’t you make these?! These are most amazing right out of the oven, just after they are rolled in sugar. You can really taste…
When I was first out on my own I realized I needed some pantry items. I went to the grocery store to get some necessary spices. I looked carefully at all of them, and I left with cinnamon sugar. That’s right. Premixed cinnamon and sugar in a nice little spice container. So there you have it. I have priorities. These are speedy because they require no kneading and a mere 15 minutes to rise. Rumor…
You should probably know a couple things. I can be terribly impatient. I occasionally panic right before a recipe does what it’s supposed to. I’m also a mess when I stir. I’m pretty good at stirring in a way that splatters ingredients impressive distances. This frosting is beaten for quite awhile, and my cupboards and countertops and shirt and floor were freckled with chocolate when I was done. It turned out delicious though. These cupcakes…
I remember this episode of Garfield from when I was a little girl where there was free ice cream in the park, and he kept going back for more by wearing a fake mustache, a hat, sunglasses, or other various disguises. Speaking of disguises. This is a dessert disguised as breakfast. Make it for house guests this lovely Labor Day, and you’ll be glad you did. People might even put on fake mustaches when they…
Sometimes you have to splurge. You need to get those boots for autumn’s sake. You really should get the $8 drink at happy hour, and you most definitely should get $10 cheese if you plan on making these homemade flour tortillas to be filled with a salad* for your lunch. Jake made the best salad. He’s the savory to my sweet. Make a breakfast burrito! Make a salad wrap! Make fajitas! Make up a reason!…