I literally cannot stop eating pickles and smoked cheddar. It is my go-to snack of the moment. It's probably trying to off-set my sweets intake now that I'm baking all of the time. I was at the Plate and Parcel Holiday Market every Sunday from November 3rd until Christmas, and this is my first weekend… Continue reading Candied Orange Peel
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Ancestry DNA emailed me a few weeks ago to alert me that their science has improved, and that I am now identified as Norwegian. It is extremely odd to me that I was told I was not Norwegian at all, and now I'm 12%. The margin of error is tremendous. But I'll take it! I… Continue reading Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Stuffed Acorn Squash
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
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
Vegetarian/Vegan Lasagna Soup
Last Thursday I got out of work at 2pm instead of my usual 6pm. This is something we do for everyone when they are working a half day on Saturday, but it always feels like I'm skipping school or something. I always feel like I need to do something with this bonus time rather than… Continue reading Vegetarian/Vegan Lasagna Soup
