I’m sure these go by many names, but in my house this is the moniker we used. It always made perfect sense to me because these are cookies you make before you go to bed. No sampling the batter. No … Continue reading
Go-to-Bed Cookies
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My Weakness
Believe it or not, I have actually said this phrase aloud, “I don’t have a bread problem – I have a no-bread-in-my-mouth-right-now problem.” Lots of people find their will bending to chocolate or salty potato chips, but not me. Sure, … Continue reading
Not Creme Brûlée – But Close!
We have a new rule in our house: I am not allowed to bake anything if it is over 90°F outside. I made that mistake the week we moved in. Apparently Chicago was having itself a nice little heat wave … Continue reading
Warning: S’mores Bars
I’d say we’re friends right? Not like best friends forever, but we’re establishing a lovely author/reader relationship. So as a friend, I feel it is my duty to tell you that there is hardly ever a good reason to make these. … Continue reading
Dinner Time
I don’t know how else to say this: my dogs get depressed around dinner time. Not that I feed them disgusting food, but I think maybe it’s more about longing. They long to have thumbs to open their own food … Continue reading
A Taste of Home
I love my husband. Since being married, we have lived now in three different houses. This last move was obviously the most substantial – 2,000+ miles is nothing to sneeze at. Something I didn’t anticipate was having to completely restock … Continue reading
Strawberry Birthday Cupcakes
Six months ago I had a birthday. And six months ago I did something I’ve never done before – I made my own birthday cake – or cupcakes. This not a slam on anyone who has ever offered to make … Continue reading
Blackberry Hand Pies
I have wonderful friends all over the country world. I really am blessed. Since moving back to the Chicagoland area I think I’ve been extra blessed with the kindness of our friends who we’ve been apart from for the last … Continue reading
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