Lilac has been one of my favorite flowers for a very long time. When I was a kid, I even had a pet rabbit I named Lilac. So when the lilacs came into bloom around here, I knew I had to try one of the recipes for lilac syrup I had seen recently. And of […]
Citrus Stripe Popsicles
These fun citrus stripe popsicles give you the taste of lemons, limes, and oranges, all in one creamy frozen treat.
Pinto Beans and Whole Wheat Cornbread
You know how when you’re looking for something in a thrift store, you can never find it? Even something that seemed ubiquitous before suddenly becomes scarce once you want it. That’s how it was for me and slow-cookers/crock pots. I decided it would be really nice to have one, and of course they were nowhere […]
Blood Orange & Ginger Cocktail
Today I matched a bouquet to a cocktail, all with flowers from my yard (and some help from my housemate Karla).
DIY Ginger Liqueur Recipe
Last year I made a batch of this ginger liqueur (recipe adapted from here), and though at first I wasn’t sure how to use it, we eventually discovered that it makes all kinds of drinks better. It goes really well with fruity flavors, especially citrus, and it adds just a bit of spiciness. When we […]
Spiced Maple Walnuts, Cranberries, & Blue Cheese Salad
One thing I love is a big green salad. I know, I’m weird. But I love how fresh they are, and how easy to throw together when you don’t fee like cooking. Plus, they’re super good for you (as long as you don’t slather them in bacon and ranch dressing). This is one of my […]
Homemade Hummus
My homemade hummus recipe, made with beans I cook from scratch.
Valentine’s Day Molded Chocolates
Valentine’s Day is next Thursday, and to celebrate I came up with this fun kitchen DIY. It would make a great gift for a loved one or friend, and though I kept it short and sweet, you could definitely spell out something more creative. These look like regular chocolate hearts, but they have a peanut-butter-wasabi-ginger […]
Waffles
This morning I had brunch at the Waffle Window. The original location is literally just a window you walk up to and order waffles, and then you can take them to nearby outdoor tables to eat. It’s like a slightly-upgraded food cart. But we were in the neighborhood of the non-window location, which is more […]