love, amish style

Neither David nor I are incredibly into Valentine’s Day (or so we say).  Although, we did wish each other Happy Valentine’s Day this morning, and we did get dressed up and go out to a very… Read More →

you butter my bread

                 “Bread is the warmest, kindest of all words. Write it always with a capital letter, like your own name.”  – a cafe sign Simple White and Cinnamon Bread (makes two loaves) ½ cup milk… Read More →

cheer up honey!

Today was a long day at work, and through the tiny bit of window I could see from my desk it didn’t seem like the sun ever came out today, not even for a… Read More →

amerigian wafel

Yesterday was the last glorious day of a three-day weekend, and it dawned (and by dawned I mean David and I graced the day with bleary eyes at 11:00 AM) sunny, which in January in… Read More →

Hello morning, hello cottage cheese pancakes!

Im not a big cottage cheese fan… I can pretty much take or leave it either way.  The texture is strange, the taste is also strange and a bit watery.  However, Iv’e been… Read More →

blueberry muffins and snow days

When the bold branches bid farewell to rainbow leaves – welcome wool sweaters. -B. Cybrill *Originally from Nigella Lawson’s How to Be a Domestic Goddess cookbook* SNOW DAY BLUEBERRY MUFFINS 6 tablespoons butter,… Read More →

Walnut/Almond/Pumpkin seed/Oatmeal Granola

Granola has pretty much been a staple in my life since I started college. Its cheap, its filling, its nutritional (for the most part).  I would walk up to the Natural food store… Read More →