Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti
I’m a sucker for a good self-help book. I was recently recommended French Women Don’t Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano and while I was browsing the English library for travel books last week, I came across it accidentally. Of course, I figured it was destiny and had to check it out. I started reading on Tuesday, […]
Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
I spent the last four Thursdays taking a beginners sewing class. I’ve sewn a few things in my lifetime (quilts, pajama pants, a purse) but I’ve never actually made anything 100% on my own. My mom was always by my side, fixing or finishing things up when I would get frustrated. I’m a big girl […]
Raw Walnut Brownie Bites
A few weeks ago, I did a week-long digital detox. I had gotten into the habit of checking Facebook and Instagram every night before bed, every morning when I woke up, and odd times throughout the day. So I took a break. A week long break and it was just the right amount of time […]
Reindeer Chocolate Pretzels {& a 50 miler}
My brother, Conor, and I used to spend our winter after school days lying on top of our respective heaters in the living room. We patiently waited for them to turn on and blow warm air on us, while listening and singing along to the latest Disney soundtrack. Those were the good days, when the […]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar
This past month, I’ve been preparing for my booth at the American Women’s Club Christmas Market. Every holiday season, my mom and I used to wander around the hand-made Christmas market at the high school gym, and as far back as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be the crafter behind the booth. To say having […]
Slow Cooker Chai Spiced Poached Pears
I’m part of a monthly ladies’ supper club. Surprised? I thought not. Each woman brings something they have never made before and to begin our meal, we each talk about the item we’ve contributed. Not only is it hard to figure out what new item to make, we also cater to several food intolerances. At first, […]