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
Butternut Squash Soup
As much as I don't want to fucking admit it - it's fall here in Minnesota. For some people, this is the best time of year. In fact, everyone else I know counts down the days to fall. I am not one of those people. I fucking hate fall. That's not to say I don't… Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup
Corn Fritters and the Minnesota State Fair
I've been too busy eating to bother with blogging. Last week was the Minnesota State Fair. Have you guys seen this shit? The food is out of control. Here is a small sampling of what was consumed... Clockwise: Fried apple pie with cinnamon ice cream, blueberry basil lemonade, totchos, and a mac n' cheese cupcake… Continue reading Corn Fritters and the Minnesota State Fair
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