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
PB & J (Cookie) Sammies
I had a to-do list today. It consisted of the following items: Acupuncture for my tennis elbow (ouch) Hang out with Carrie Grab a delicious pastry Buy a frame at Michael's Get liability insurance for the winter farmer's market Apply for winter farmer's market Write a blog post The first 4 were done easily. I… Continue reading PB & J (Cookie) Sammies
