I always bring the apple pie for Thanksgiving - or I have for the last 3 years. I'm the baker - it's my job. However, I've been cheating. I've been buying frozen pie crust, because I was scared to make it from scratch. It's not my fault - my mom repeatedly told me it was… Continue reading Apple Pie
Category: dessert
Cranberry Jam and Alone Time
I have a long standing tradition of taking myself on dates. I will randomly feel the need to take a break from socializing, and honor my introvert by simply spending the day/afternoon/evening alone, doing all my favorite things. Today was that day. I went to two yoga classes - one taught by the person that… Continue reading Cranberry Jam and Alone Time
Pumpkin Cake with Maple Icing
I'm out of control with my pumpkin spice lattes. Seriously. I need an intervention. With the exception of pumpkin flavoring, I'm not embracing fall at all. In fact, I got a pedicure yesterday, because I intend to keep wearing flip flops until the snow flies. Firm denial. Plus, I have a new adorable paw print… Continue reading Pumpkin Cake with Maple Icing
Classic Brownies
I'm still recovering from my yoga class this evening. It was intense. All my limbs are wobbly... that's normal, right? I definitely deserve some brownies. Problem is... I made these for a friend. So I bought some ice cream to make myself feel better. It worked. I'm not sorry. I need to get in better… Continue reading Classic Brownies
Mom’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
My mom has always been famous among my friends for her amazing cookies. As a child, I often "helped" bake them with her. And by help, I mean, of course, that I was a great taste-tester. Mostly I sampled the raw dough, but I'd also wash it down with a finished cookie or two. I… Continue reading Mom’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Tiny Ass Kitchen 