If my monthly cupcake posts haven’t already given it away, it’s no secret that I have a total sweet tooth. I am constantly scanning Pinterest for new goodies to create in the kitchen. Over Memorial Day weekend, J’s family got together out at their cabin on the lake, and I wanted something new to bring [...]

I can’t get enough of these strawberries. Unpacking them last night reminded me of being a little girl in the summertime. My sister and I would help my mom unpack the farmer’s market loot- emptying the green strawberry baskets and spreading them out ALL across the table. My mom made jam and all kinds of [...]

Week 1 of our CSA share has FINALLY arrived! I picked up our share at noon and then made quick work of washing up our produce and getting it stored away. It was so exciting to unpack the box – a few of the veggies were completely foreign to J and I, but with a [...]

Or B for BEER, depending on your viewpoint :) Well, summer classes have officially started, and I made it through week 1! Overall I think I’m really going to enjoy the content of the courses. My children’s literature course is like a blast from the past. We started with nursery rhymes this week and it [...]

Let’s face it, one of the best parts of a bridal shower, or any party for that matter, HAS to be the food. And these hostesses didn’t disappoint – we had a huge spread of fresh fruit, coffee cake, tasty breads and of course, cupcakes. I know the most about the cupcakes because my sister [...]