As summer comes to a close and we prepare for a new season with new plans and activities, I have been thinking back on this summer, filled with it’s own fun memories. I shared some of my summer travel with you (Napa 1 & 2, Denver, Chicago), but there have been many wonderful in-between moments…
homemade everything pretzel bites
If you read my 60 before 30 list, you may remember that I have never successfully made yeasted bread on my own before. After making these fun homemade everything pretzels in one try though, I think I figured out part of it. I may have been using the wrong type of yeast. Facepalm. You may…
september goals
Happy September! The temperatures are still in the 90s, but I am excitedly gearing up for fall, even if the cool weather won’t come for another month. As summer comes to a close, I’m already putting together my fall fun list and maybe even baking a few pumpkin goodies. All for blog recipe research, of…
peach, basil, honey, and whipped ricotta toast
I can’t believe I’m giving you a “recipe” for toast. I’m almost sorry, but the flavors of this peach, basil, honey, and whipped ricotta toast are so good that I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share it before the summer stone fruit disappear. There is a coffee shop nearby that has a toast bar…
a chicago weekend
I’m so excited to share these photos from our time in Chicago earlier this summer. Our weekend trip was super quick – we flew in on Saturday morning and left Sunday evening – but we definitely made the most of it. We went up to visit Will’s sister, Anna, who was living in Chicago for…
10 summer salads to make for labor day weekend
I find it funny that Labor Day typically marks the end of summer. In North Carolina, the school year starts before Labor Day, and summer weather continues well past the three-day weekend. But, despite those markers, I do find that the feeling of slow summer days and lazy summer nights ends with Labor Day, so…
fig and almond overnight oats
I am on a quick weekday morning breakfast kick right now. First, healthier banana muffins, now, an even quicker and healthier breakfast: fig and almond overnight oats. With just two bowls and a few ingredients, you can prep breakfast for the week in 5 minutes or less. Yes, please! Our typical evening routine is to…
healthier banana muffins
I don’t like bananas, but somehow, banana bread is one of my favorite comfort foods. There is something about the light cinnamon flavor and the crumb of the quick bread that makes me enjoy my morning, tea, or afternoon snack a little more. I don’t know if it is because I don’t make banana bread…
earl grey shortbread cookies
I grew up in a tea-loving family. My parents have a tea drawer in the kitchen and I, the only tea drinker in my apartment, have enough tea to fill a drawer of my own. We don’t mess around when it comes to a good cup of tea. I didn’t try coffee until I was…
denver
Many of my friends are going through large life changes or transitions this year. Some are going to grad school, graduating from grad school, starting new jobs, getting married, having babies, or moving to new cities. I get together fairly regularly with three of my college roommates who still live in the area, and out…