Yeeeee-awn. I’ve been trying to get up extra early every day for some quiet devotion and alone time, and, while the sun makes it easier, it still isn’t easy for someone who loves their bed as much as I do. I don’t drink coffee, so coffee cake is like my coffee – a morning pick-me-up accompanied perfectly […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins with Streusel Topping
My rhubarb plant surprised me this year. A chunk broken off my sister-in-law’s “weed” after it had met the garbage can last year, transferred from said garbage can to a bucket on my front step to (several days later) my actual garden, then transplanted this year when the garden was re-vamped, this is one hardy […]
Pomegranate Oatmeal Muffins
The side ponytail is taking over my life. Sidebraids, side twists, side buns…I’m doing them all. My hair has gotten a little longer than usual due to my lack of time and money, and I’m embracing it. I think it’s catching on, I really do. In (clearly) related news, pomegranates are taking over my life. […]
Pumpkin Streusel Bundt Cake
Holiday season is in full swing, and many of us are just coming out of our fall pumpkin coma, just in time for one more delicious pumpkin recipe! This cake is definitely worth cracking open one more can of pumpkin, brewing up some chai tea, and inviting a few friends for coffee or dessert. Part […]
Almond Peach Crumble Muffins
We got keys today!! It’s 7:22am and Carl is already hard at work on our new-to-us house, eager to rip out carpets, tile, drywall, laminate and who knows what else. That means in the very near future (tomorrow?) I get to do one of my favourite things in the whole wide world – pick paint […]
Lemon Rhubarb Streusel Scones
Yum yum yum. This was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, if I do say so myself. Better than my decision to wear heels grocery shopping. Better than my decision to wear yellow. Better than my decision, even, to buy jeggings. I threw together a variety of recipe ideas/measurements/ oven temperatures with […]