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Chocolate Earl Grey Bundt Cake

Isn’t it nice when your favorite things are combined? I’m talking Keds + Rifle Paper Co. I’m talking everything bagels + seasoning salt. I’m talking Earl Grey tea + chocolate cake. I really enjoy a good Bundt cake, and I think you will, too. There’s a bit of butter and sugar in these recipes, but […]

How to Save Money: Hotels (& UK Update)

Travel, hotels and making reservations has been super on the brain lately. Because WE’RE GOING TO THE UK IN MAY! I can’t remember if I had mentioned that on the blog, but I’m stoked! My husband has never been to the UK, and I’m excited to get back to where I studied abroad for a […]

Madeleines

You know I love desserts. But I really love small desserts. Well, I really like most small things. I have a whole set of tiny silverware (which I use often), and I love baking small-portioned treats. This is also nice when you want to treat yourself but not get too crazy. One of my favorite desserts […]

Dining room

Fruitful Home: Our Dining Room Chairs

So sorry, y’all, but I never updated you after asking for your opinion on our dining room chairs. We took quite a while deciding on the chairs, and then we had to wait a bit to buy several of them. But…drumroll please…we went with the IKEA BERNHARD white leather chairs, and we love them! They’re […]

Ingredient of the Month: Leeks

Have you ever tried cooking with leeks? They’re such a neat ingredient, onion-ey without being too overpowering. And they have this subtle delicious flavor that’s amazing in soups and lots of other French dishes. Although they may take up an entire shelf of your refrigerator, they’re a great vegetable to have on hand! Tell me […]