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
While Boyfriend worked on removing some radiators from our house this weekend, I went to my parents’ house and hung out with Mom. We did a bit of baking and she made this awesome pork dish for us. You can buy packages of pork tenderloin that usually have two pieces together, whichRead 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
How do you decide what to make when you have company coming over? Do you stick with an old standby recipe, or try something new with the potential for deliciousness or disaster? I typically end up trying something new, with the promise that if whatever I make turns out to be inedible I’ll order pizzaRead more
These muffins are fantastic. I doubled the original recipe (because 9 muffins that the original made is way too few), and then as Mom and I helped ourselves to a second, and Dad said he liked them. We decided we needed to make more. So I made another batch, this time tripling the original soRead more
So I went on a bit of a hiatus. With the holidays, and then a cold, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed. I’m thinking of some new features for this little old blog, so I hope you’ll bear with me as I figure out and experiment with some ideas. The new year is always aRead more
I was inspired by this salad from Smitten Kitchen. Smitten Kitchen is always a reliable source for fantastic recipes. This is a great, easy salad that comes together quickly. I’ve been on the search for some different kind of salads lately, and this is a great salad for the winter. The chickpeas add some protein,Read more
My boyfriend might call this Vegetable and Chicken Soup, as his only complaint was that there wasn’t enough chicken. However, I intentionally added lots of vegetables. Most Americans have no problem getting the protein that they need in their diets, but fruits and vegetables are usually lacking. So when it comes to soups I likeRead more
I just finished making this soup for tonight’s Carroll Cafe, and I have to say it is a knock-out. It’s the perfect meal for fall. It’s creamy and complex. The citrus adds a fresh, tart note that’s absolutely amazing with the sweet carrots. It totally takes this soup from average to memorable. This would beRead more
I’m in love with this casserole. Full of vegetables, whole grains, and protein, this casserole is packed with everything you need for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Roasting the vegetables brings out all the rich flavors, so it’s worth the little bit of extra work. This is the perfect transition dish as we head intoRead more