Merry Christmas! Or, Happy Holidays, if you don’t celebrate Christmas. Today, I’m sharing a fun little post – about Christmas cookies! If you’ve been around here much, you know that I really like to bake. I’ve been doing it most of my life and not only do I love eating sweets, but baking is a lot of fun. It’s relaxing for me, and so something I like to do in my free time.
Read moreThanksgiving Leftovers Recipe: Eat those Leftover Mashed Potatoes for Breakfast!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you’re right at the beginning of a day of delicious food and fulfilling family time. We’re in Italy right now celebrating the holiday with some Americans and the Italians who live in Certaldo (the town in Tuscany we’re visiting). We’re 5-8 hours ahead of the States, so depending on where you’re reading this from we might already be done eating!
Read moreEasy Homemade Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Hi guys! Today I’m sharing something a little different. Cooking, and especially baking, are both really big parts of my life and I thought I would start sharing some recipes here and there. And today I’ve got a GOOD one. Last week was Xan’s birthday and most years I bake him a cake. I’ve been baking for most of my life and I love it. But, since we’ve moved into this house the combination of a teeny tiny kitchen and so many projects I haven’t had a chance to do much of it. So, I knew it was happening this year. But, when I asked him he told me he didn’t want one because I’m not eating dairy so I wouldn’t be able to eat it. So sweet! But not happening 😂.
Read moreCocktail hour!
This year for Christmas one of Xan’s stocking stuffers was a book called The 12 Bottle Bar. And ever since then he’s been pretty into making cocktails. It’s really a win-win. I got him a gift he’s happy with and then he ends up making cocktails for us to enjoy.
Read moreMomofuku cookies!
A couple months I became obsessed with Momofuku Milk Bar. I got the first cookbook and read it cover to cover. Her combinations and innovations are so cool. I think Christina Tosi is a genius. Though that is solely based on what I’ve seen and read. I have yet to actually go to a Milk Bar (crossing my fingers that a San Francisco location will be announced any day now). I’ve been wanting to make something from the book for a while now. But, most of the recipes seem pretty time consuming. And, almost every one has another recipe in it if not more. I needed to purchase a few key ingredients and utensils. Not to mention I’ve been trying to eat less added sugar and could hardly justify a whole batch of cookies for no reason. So I’ve been putting it off.
Read moreNew Year
It’s January 3rd and I’m still working on my goals and resolutions. But, today, I slept in and lounged in bed for a while. It was really nice. I used to love getting up early and getting a head start on my weekend days. It feels like you’re getting away with something when you’re up and out before most everyone else in the city. But, lately I’ve been feeling the opposite. I’m really tired in the mornings even when I’ve slept a lot and it feels really good to cozy up in bed and just doing nothing. I think it’s because 2015 was a pretty tough year, if I’m being honest.
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