I had big plans…. Summer is all about having fun, relaxing with your family, enjoying the weather, not having a to-do list. I, however, had big plans for the summer. It was gonna be my time to get back into blogging and baking, two of my favorite things. But summer had different plans for me,…
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blueberry and lemon sweet rolls
Here’s another recipe using blueberries. I had a few cups left from what I picked off the bushes in my yard. I saw a recipe on Pioneer Woman – when has she ever had a bad recipe?! I actually made the entire amount of dough in the recipe, and then realized that I do not…
cheesecake with lavender marionberry topping
It’s so fitting that I post this recipe today. It’s my 27th anniversary! HOW is that POSSIBLE? I am not that old. Ok. I’m old. But my brain keeps telling me I’m still the 22 year old young bride. This, along with any type of pie, is one of Craig’s favorite desserts. Too bad he…
strawberry shortcake
My motto is “there’s never a bad time for strawberries”. This is especially true in the summer in the Pacific Northwest. Strawberries are in abundance. In the grocery stores. At Costco. And at u-pick farms. I’ve been picking berries since I was a kid, and there’s just something about going to a farm, trudging up…
chai latte cupcakes
Lately I’ve been drinking a lot of chai tea. I love the combination of flavors that burst when I’m drinking it. There are lots of ways to combine spices if you are making your own tea – cinnamon, fennel, star anise, cloves, peppercorn, cardamom, ginger. Buying spices in bulk is best. My favorite place is…