I have been walking by acorn squash all my life. The only memory I have of eating the stuff is at my friend's house in high school. Her mom baked it with cinnamon and brown sugar. While I like that flavor profile, I really prefer to go full dessert when it's something sweet. For me,… Continue reading Stuffed Acorn Squash
Category: Holiday recipes
Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars
I went to Hawaii a couple of weeks ago because my BFF is having a baby! It is very exciting, and made for a trip full of midday naps and lots of snacks. I wish I could incorporate midday naps into all of my days, but I just can't figure out how to make it… Continue reading Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars
Cranberry Orange Bread for Christmas
I struggle hard with gift giving. There are very rare occasions that I really nail it... but it's almost never on someone's birthday or around Christmas. This year I agonized over presents for my family. My mom always tells me not to get her anything (classic). So I'm left guessing. I know she genuinely doesn't… Continue reading Cranberry Orange Bread for Christmas
Mushroom Herb Gravy and Car Shopping
Holy fuck you guys. I bought a new car just in the nick of time. It's a fucking winter wonderland out there, and I am fully prepared with a car that has working heat (and a fully functional engine that doesn't threaten to stop at any given moment). Hallelujah! I bought a purple Honda Fit,… Continue reading Mushroom Herb Gravy and Car Shopping
Vegetarian Stuffing
I spent my Thanksgiving watching the parade, drinking champagne, playing Sorry, drinking more champagne, cooking awesome food, eating awesome food, and oh, did I mention drinking champagne? And then we ended it with cake! Best. Day. Ever. And I fucking cooked Thanksgiving dinner. I mean, minus the turkey, obviously. But still! It was a success.… Continue reading Vegetarian Stuffing
