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The end is in sight. Just 25-30 more pages of papers, two group presentations, a case brief, and one more final exam and then this semester is history in just 2 short weeks. I’m still not sure how all that can possibly happen in the next 2 weeks while the rest of life also happens, […]
About Anna
I believe in God, the power of optimism, and the ability of food to bring people together. I love to share everyday homemade food with family and friends (and the internetz)! I love cheese, proper grammar, an organized house, dark chocolate, my husband, and my 5 sweet kids.
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Monday Moments
I was a little worried how my middle child would adjust to being the oldest when his big sister headed to school this year. They’ve always been pretty inseparable, and he spends most of his days wondering about her whereabouts, comfort, and happiness, so I thought it would be a pretty traumatic shift, but I […]
Saturday Sweets: Double Chocolate Zucchini Cookies
There is a lady at my church who knows exactly how to beat cancer. She is dealing with her second round of cancer right now and, humanly speaking, it is a miracle she is still alive. While I don’t know her well, I feel honoured to know her at all, and hope if I ever […]
Easy Homemade Applesauce
You guuuuuuyzzz. This is too easy for words. This calls for poetry. An Ode to Easy Homemade Applesauce, by Anna Nienhuis, lover of warm cinnamon-y applesauce. No canning, no caution, no waiting. No hot-sweaty-messy life hating. Just take some apples, chop ’em up. Put some water in a cup. Throw ’em in your favourite pan. […]
Monday Moments
Yes, Theo, you are soooo big! But there is still a lot for you to learn. Here are some of the important revelations that have come lately… Yes, that is for you. It’s your birthday! This is how we do. Yes, that is also for you, despite being less awesome than tissue paper. Happy birthday! […]
Perfect Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Recipe
I think we’re finally caked out around here. I didn’t think it was possible, but after 6 days straight of various cupcakes, my sweet tooth is maxed out. Please pass the chips and dip. Before this sugar coma hit though, we had some reallllly good cakes. And frosting. Please don’t forget about the frosting. I […]
Cinnamon Roll Muffins
I’m not sure I know anyone who would turn down a fresh cinnamon roll. However, I know plenty of people who, like me, pretty much never GET a fresh cinnamon roll because ugh, yeast. Yeast is an amazing beast and I stand in awe of it’s leavening power and the unique smell and flavour it […]
Monday Moments
It’s a completely gorgeous fall day, my house is full of cupcakes and icing, all the kids slept through the night, and my curls held, meaning the time spent on my hair was not totally wasted. It’s the little things, folks. Here are some of the other little things making me happy lately… 1) New […]
Saturday Sweets: Anna
So I’ve hijacked Anna’s blog to pay tribute to this week’s Saturday Sweet…Anna. Feel free to poke fun at me for saying that…and don’t presume I only say that because we share a bed. Fact is, I may be incredibly huge, rugged and masculine…but I’m a softie at heart. Also, it is Anna’s birthday. Today. […]
First on the First: Homemade Cheese? No whey.
You’re supposed to be seeing beautiful, creamy, stretchy, meltable mozzarella right now. Instead, you’re getting this. The beginnings of something good. Possibility. This month’s First on the First challenge really was a challenge – making my own cheese?! I eat cheese like it’s my job (I wish it was my job), but I had never […]
