Today marks day seven of my first full-on, all-in round of Whole30! I’ve done Emily Schromm’s 21 day challenge in the past, which is similar but less restricted, but I have never attempted a Whole30 before. If you’re not familiar with the Whole30 program, it’s all about cutting out foods that tend to cause inflammation […]
I started my sourdough journey for the bread, but I’m staying for the crackers. These crackers specifically. They’re light and flakey and buttery. I could probably (definitely) eat an entire batch by myself in one sitting. So, without further ado, Salt and Pepper Sourdough Discard Crackers. (This is adapted from a King Arthur Flour cracker […]
My husband, Alex, has been making these margaritas for years when we have company over and they’re always a hit. If you’re from the midwest, they’re like an upgraded Carlos O’Kelly’s margarita. If you’re not from the midwest, picture any sit down Mexican chain restaurant. You know the one. They serve their margaritas in giant […]
I have been on an espresso kick since I watched Bri McKoy make a homemade Starbucks Doubleshot on Instagram. If you’re not following her, you should be. She’s a delight and her recipes are fantastic. I promptly bought a Moka Express – basically a stovetop espresso pot – and I’ve had an iced espresso drink […]
Last month I shared on social media that I had started growing my own little sourdough starter. This week I got brave and made my first loaf of sourdough bread…
Harper and I made these HUGE cookies from Sally’s Baking Addiction yesterday. This is the second batch of jumbo cookies we’ve made in the last week (#quarantine) and these were way better than the first version we made. That extra egg yolk makes all difference in the world. Side note: I love getting recipes from […]
My husband and I have been making these Thai boats for years and they always hit the spot. The peanut sauce makes them super filling. The romaine lettuce, lime, and cilantro mean they taste super fresh even in the dead of winter. Serve them up with a side of cilantro lime rice. And preferably a […]
Do I ignore the fact that I haven’t posted anything here in almost six months or do I acknowledge it? Follow up question: is it reasonable to blame the holidays for disappearing from September to February? I shut down for a few weeks in September because my basement, including my office was under construction. Then […]
There’s something about fall always feels like the time to declutter, organize, and just get my life together in general. I think it’s the result of years of my Type A self trying to get ready for school. Luckily, I’m not in school anymore, but that leaves me trying to channel all this energy into […]
I saw a post recently that said something to the effect of “why would I pay $5 for a bag of apples at the grocery store when I could pay $38 to dress in a sweater in 88 degree weather and take my family to the apple orchard and pick our own?” And that’s what […]
