Food + life + work at home
Food + life + work at home
It’s hard to deny that bacon is great on it’s own, without embellishments. And it’s probably a special kind of heresy to suggest that you can improve on bacon. But you can. You can. Because while great ingredients stand on their …
Okay, maybe I spoke too soon about that spring weather coming in. This week lulled us into a false sense of security. Mid-40s all week until yesterday, and then the cold set in. But that’s how it goes. Winter is …
When it comes to bread, I’m picky. I hate buying bread from the store. Okay, let’s be real, I still buy bread, but there are only a few brands I’ll buy without choking at the price or looking with dread …
Cranberry and orange are one of my absolute favorite flavor combinations lately and they’ve found their way together in this delicious scone recipe. Cut them into wedges or keep them round the way I do, and serve them up for …
Carrot cake has been a family favorite for as long as I can remember. But when you live with a bunch of Scandinavians, sooner or later, someone is going to whip up a delicious carrot cake. I don’t think it’s …
As a working mama, I’d advise you to make your kitchen easy and reduce your labor where you can. Bisquick makes a perfectly lovely pancake, as do other mixes, and people who would judge you for using those mixes don’t …
Pair sweet blueberries and maple syrup with somewhat savory scone dough and you’ve got a taste match made in heaven! Serve them up for breakfast or alongside your afternoon coffee or tea! “Scones or biscuits.” It’s less of a debate …
What, another cookie recipe, right on the heels of my delicious gingerbread? Why not? It’s cookie baking season, and while I’ve got a ton of good ones to share, these are a particular favorite. They’re my Lofthouse knock-off cookies that ended up …
In this season of frenetic cookie baking, we need a variety of cookies, but we especially need ones that travel well. And if you’re looking for something deliciously seasonal that will survive a trip to faraway friends and relatives, my …
We used to have a hard and fast rule in the house about when the Christmas decorations went up and when the Christmas playlists started playing and all the rest :: no Christmas until the weekend after Thanksgiving. We kept …
This hearty skillet cornbread, dressed up with whipped butter and honey, is just what you need to accompany any festive fall dinner here in Virginia – or wherever you are. Best of all, all you do is pour the batter …
I’ve been slacking. I keep promising myself I’m going to buckle down and learn how to properly frost cakes and cupcakes. I keep vowing I will learn to pipe icing into lovely rosettes and swirls, garnished with sprinkles and flowers …