I wish I could tell you that I made this ugly cake on purpose just for this tutorial, but nope, she came out of the pan in all her ugly glory unintentionally. It was so frustrating when my cakes would turn out uneven. I cursed my oven, endlessly researched bake even strips (because of course a gadget will all my … Read More
Virtual Coffee Date
If we were meeting for coffee today, I would tell you to check out this post about egg proteins and sugar. It’s science and awesome. And this article about the new baby rhino at the Lincoln Park zoo. My friend works there and says that baby is oh so cute. If we were having coffee today, mine would be an … Read More
Trail Food-No-Bake Energy Bars
Nut-free, no-bake energy bars high in protein with no refined sugar. Perfect homemade camping and hiking snack for those high energy days! I like to be a bit outdoorsy. But often what comes with the great outdoors is crazy raving hunger. And I’m mean when I get too hungry. So for the well being of everyone spending time with me … Read More
Makes My Life Easier-“Fix It” Kit
It took a long time, but I have finally gotten smart. When traveling a distance with a decorated cake or cupcakes, I have started bringing a little fix it kit with me. Now that I seem to be the designated “cake maker” in my family I always end up traveling a minimum of 30 minutes with my cake or cupcakes. … Read More
How to De-Pit an Avocado
I learned this handy-dandy trick somewhere along the path and it has made getting the pit out of the avocado so much easier. Split avocado lengthwise and pull apart. With a sharp knife, confidently thwack the pit right in the middle. (I say confidently because if you half ass your thwack, it won’t work) Lift up on the knife and … Read More
Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk and Chia Seeds
Easy, make ahead breakfast that’s healthy and delicious. Overnight oats with coconut milk and chia seeds are sure to satisfy your hunger until lunch! I know, overnight oats, kinda last year huh? But, they one of the most perfect summer breakfasts. With just a touch of prep work the night before, you have a cool, creamy, filling breakfast in … Read More
Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Sweet, creamy homemade moose tracks ice cream is the perfect summer treat without all the extra junk of the store bought stuff. Just cream, milk, and mix- ins. Bonus points for making your own chocolate syrup! My former college roomie gives the most perfect gifts. It’s like she looks into your brain for what you want and pulls out … Read More
Test Kitchen Tuesday-Mulberry Jam
I lived in my house for 5 whole years before realizing the tree dropping all of the pesky purple fruit was a mulberry tree and that mulberries were actually quite tasty. I now make a habit of popping a few ripe ones off the tree each time I spin around the tree on the mower. Picking mulberries by hand is … Read More