I confess, I love Pinterest. There is something so wonderful and inspirational about looking at all of these crafty, clever things that other people have made. I furiously repin things to my own board, determined to do everything from make my own deodorant to having crafty decorations for every holiday. (Oh yeah, I work full time…that’s no big deal right)? It’s tricky, … Read More
Strawberry Rhubarb Rose Flower Water Jam
I am so excited, I finally made my first batch of jam. I have been a total chicken about making jam, thinking that it would take a ton of time and effort and money. I was wrong on all accounts. I was able to cook and can the jam all in about an hour. (I mixed the fruit and sugar … Read More
Pink Ruffle Cake
Happy Birthday to my wonderful, amazing baby sister. You are an incredible woman and I am lucky to have you in my family. I am so glad that my nephew is getting a baby sister, because really, a little sister is the best gift I have ever gotten. How to make a ruffle cake: This ruffle cake is really … Read More
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Top Pie
Sweet strawberries meld together with tangy rhubarb in this delicious strawberry rhubarb crumble top pie. The crumble topping adds sweetness and crunch. The whole wheat pie crust adds heartiness and wholesomeness. Now is the time people. Now is the time to make strawberry rhubarb pie. We are at the tail end of the rhubarb and the strawberries are just getting … Read More
What is the difference between rolled oats and steel cut oats?
This year for Christmas, there were some steel cut oats into my stocking. I had never seen steel cut oats before and was surprised by what they look like. I had heard great things about steel cut oats but had never seen them. Would they taste good? They looked an awful lot like horse food. But sure enough, … Read More
Carrot Muffin Fail
I was so pumped about my adaptation of The Dahlia Bakery’s carrot muffins. As I was stirring the batter, I was composing a post in my head waxing poetic about how delicious and somewhat healthy these muffins (carrots plus whole wheat flour, hello?) were going to be. Even though these muffins required me to use three bowls and took thirty … Read More
Interesting Things
Some interesting things I have found this week: A high school classmate of mine had his hard work finally pay off. I love love love eating Cutie’s. This Clementine Cake looks so wonderfully citrusy. I Heart Faces has a lovely tutorial about how to achieve the correct white balance in Lightroom. Mint and Cumin Salted Lassi-sound crazy but I bet it tastes awesome! … Read More