Give me the option between choosing something savory and something sweet, and I’ll pick the something sweet almost every time. And if I had my way, that something sweet would almost always be cake. Cake has always held a special place in my heart, and likely always will. ...
A Month of Vegetarian Meals: February 2018
It’s hard to believe I’ve been a vegetarian for well over a decade now. Growing up in Indiana’s farmland, it certainly wasn’t a popular choice to stop eating meat, especially in high school, at such a young age. There are several reasons I made the decision to go vegetarian and continue on with it, ...
Cookie Exchange + Craft Night
Christmas is right around the corner and to kick things off, my (practically) mother and sisters-in-law and nieces got together last night for a cookie exchange and craft night. ...
Spiced Vanilla Chai Layer Cake
I love baking up new treats any time of year, but there’s something extra special about getting creative in the kitchen in the wintertime. The way the oven warms the home, the way the scents of sweet treats fill the air, and, of course, the getting to finally enjoy the resulting pastries. ...
One Day No-Knead Everything Bread
Jeremy introduced me to bagels (can you believe I'd never really known the joy of bagels until I was in my early twenties?!) early on in our relationship and I quickly fell in love with the "everything" variety - those seasoned with a blend of poppy and sesame seeds, dried onion and garlic, and ...
Slow Cooker Sundays: Spiced Pumpkin + Apple Oatmeal
Getting out of a warm, cozy bed on a dark, chilly fall morning can be hard. Unless, of course, there's some kind of incentive to do so. Like, the smell of pumpkin and spice and everything nice drifting through the house, and the realization that a hot, filling breakfast is already made. ...