Since I've been connecting with the "mystery side of the family" as my mom and I have always called it... I've found myself diving deeper into traditions from my relatively newly discovered Scandinavian culture. I've also gone back and reread all correspondence from the aunt that I briefly connected with on Ancestry a few years… Continue reading Julekake – Norwegian Christmas Bread
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Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Last night I attended an event run by "Women Who Really Cook," which is an organization for women in the food industry. I was invited by another vendor that I made friends with at my last market. Having no idea what to expect, I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted with a glass of wine… Continue reading Rosemary Focaccia Bread
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
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
Irish Soda Bread
A few years back I developed anxiety. It raged day and night for weeks, then would disappear, only to reappear again a few weeks later. It was originally triggered by some health stuff that scared me, but then it continued without cause, even once that was resolved. **Anxiety is a real dick. Am I right?… Continue reading Irish Soda Bread
Tiny Ass Kitchen 