October 31, 2011
So these cupcakes aren’t as fancy as these ones, but I made them for my Halloween festivities tonight! They’re simple white cake cupcakes with chocolate frosting, topped with half of a Milano cookie, and a little “RIP” written with edible sparkle gel. Tombstone cupcakes! Kind of adorable.
If you’re in my hood tonight, stop by for a cupcake. Otherwise, have a fun and festive day!
October 25, 2011
A chilly night spent cuddled up on the couch is my kind of heaven. I swear there’s nothing better! Lately, Kyle and I have been staying in a lot and I love it.
These are a few of my requirements for a cozy night in: watching a really good movie that just happens to be on TV, eating a yummy homemade dessert (preferably with marshmallows), wearing an oversized sweater and cozy socks, cuddling up under a large blanket, and sipping on a piping hot drink (bonus points if it’s hot chocolate related). What are your requirements for a cozy night in?
s’more cookies // spotted sweater // wool blanket // camp socks // lavender hot chocolate
October 17, 2011
Breakfast is my absolute favorite. On weekends, Kyle and I typically indulge in stacks of pancakes, piles of hash browns, and gourmet omelets. Because it’s usually so heavy, we almost always need a nap by noon. Lately, I’ve been taking a lighter approach to weekend breakfasts and trying new things that are equally healthy and delicious. Here are two of my favorites:
October 11, 2011
I wanted to make zucchini bread…and then realized I don’t own a loaf pan. This realization came about after I gathered all the ingredients, shredded zucchini, mixed everything together, turned on the oven, etc. You’re probably thinking “Wow, this chick ain’t real smart” OR “Who doesn’t own a loaf pan in the year 2011?” and I would agree with you on both accounts. But the kicker is that I used to own a loaf pan. It up and disappeared.
So I decided to turn my zucchini bread into zucchini muffins. Thankfully, baker extraordinaire, Kim, told me it was a-ok to do so! Also, once I actually read the details of the recipe, I realized that it gives you the options of making muffins. Ouy vey, all that stress for nothing.
Speaking of the recipe, I love using Punchfork to find recipes. It’s a great tool because it only searches on food blogs and food websites, rather than the entire interwebs. The recipe I used for zucchini bread/muffins is this Smitten Kitchen one found via Punchfork. They turned out moist and extra cinnamon-y and I would make them a thousand more times. Plus, the simple fact that there’s a vegetable in it makes me think they’re nice and healthy. I could be very wrong in this assumption but nonetheless, they’re a perfectly delicious fall snack.
September 30, 2011
Lovelies, this week has been a quick one. I love when that happens! Thank you so much for saying such nice things about my Portland photos!! You’re making me feel real special/ less weird for posting so many of them. 🙂 On Monday, I’ll do a little (aka really big because I don’t know how to edit down photos) part 2. In the meantime, here’s what I’ve been loving lately: