Are you a breakfast person? I’m one of those people that has to have breakfast. Within an hour of being up I’m ravenous. So I’m definitely a fan of breakfasts that just require a quick turn in the microwave. Baked oatmeal is perfect for that; it’s easily made ahead and is perfect reheated on busyRead more
My second semester of Organic Chemistry started this week. Winter break felt far too short, but I’m trying to get pumped about rocking another semester Chemistry. What I can get pumped about is breakfast. This baked oatmeal is delicious. It’s a little on the sweet side, which makes it fantastic with a dollop of plainRead more
As you know, I have a fondness for baked oatmeal. Since my current abode is lacking a working oven for the time being, I’ve made do with the very best oatmeal. However, with the season is changing, I’m looking forward to baked oatmeals. I made this this week when visiting my parents, and it’s delicious. It packsRead more
This quick bread is a great way to use up some of the last zucchini of the summer, and mixes in carrots and apple, making a nice tender crumb. I left out the chocolate chips to keep this more of a breakfast bread, and it’s just lightly sweetened. If you prefer a sweeter bread feelRead more
Fall is my favorite season. I love the smell of fall, when the weather is cool and damp. I love the first signs of fall on leaves on the sentinel trees in my childhood neighborhood, they were always the first indicators that fall was really here as the tips turned yellow, then vibrant orange. AndRead more
I haven’t been to Sweden, but I’m pretty sure I’d love the food (then again you’d be hard pressed to find a country where I wouldn’t love the food). This cake has a subtle sweetness that highlights the sweet apples. It’s moist and spiced with cardamom and is the perfect tea-time cake. This wasRead more
I love breakfast foods, but I recognize that most of the time there’s just not nearly enough time in a week to have a leisurely sit-down breakfast at home. And fortunately, these cookies are satisfying and delicious enough for the breakfast-lovers, but portable and convenient enough for the busy person. Cook up a batch ofRead more
Reminiscent of an apple turnover, these tarts are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a tender, flaky crust. These are a stunning dessert, but incredibly easy to make. I added a hint of cinnamon to these, but if you love cinnamon flavor add a bit more. Apple Tarts with Hint of Cinnamon MakesRead more
It’s hard to believe it’s September, and this week has definitely felt more like summer than the start of fall. But despite that, the apples are out at the farm, and the picking is easy. So besides eating plain apples, or apples with sharp cheddar cheese, or apples with peanut butter, I’m indulging with someRead more
This was the third salad for the Women’s Retreat. I really liked the unique spin on this Waldorf salad. Adding wheat berries is a fun chewy twist that adds so much texture to the crunchy apples and celery. I also love that this uses a Vidalia onion dressing instead of the traditional mayonnaise-based dressing.Read more