When I had just turned 16 and had my license and a car to drive, I decided I would find myself a part time job to make a little cash…and be able to pay for my gas so I could actually go places. I had a friend from school who worked at a local bakery […]
Thinking Fruitful
Simple Saturday: Boozy Whipped Cream
It’s post Thanksgiving and I bet most of us are already eating on leftovers (or leftovers of leftovers) from the big day. Although a plate of goodies from a day or two ago can be just delightful, sometimes you want to give your dishes new life and spice it up a little. And that’s where […]
Ribollita Soup
Let’s all take a deep breath, forget about the stresses of life and take a quick trip to Italy, where olive trees abound and rustic food is king. Also, let’s go to Italy because they probably invented combining kale and Parmesan cheese! In Italian cooking, it’s not always bing bang boom to get the complex […]
Thinking Fruitful: Gift Giving
Today I’m beginning a new series “thinking fruitful” that will hopefully inspire you to look at things through a new lens and give you ideas to make the every day things shine! Today, we tackle gift giving. Guess what season it is? Yes, it’s apple season, but also gift season!
Simple Saturday: Easy Pie Crust
About a year ago, I made a few sub-par homemade pie crusts and I just stopped making pies and quiches until a few weeks ago. I knew I could buy a pre-made crust from the store, but I just felt like I was letting myself down. My mom is like the pie queen and could […]