hello autumn

September 23, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

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Happy first weekend of fall! In case you missed it, yesterday we celebrated the autumn solstice with record heat in St. Louis. Because nothing says autumn like leaves just giving up and falling because they are too dry to hold on any longer. But there’s hope for your weekend, still. Here are a few ways […]

Of these things, I’m fairly certain

October 13, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

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There comes a point in a thirty-something’s life in which the random things she’s heard, learned, experienced, seen, tasted and smelled over the first third of her life finally start to stick with her. After all, you rarely hear a twenty-something referred to as ‘set in his or her ways.’ No, this art takes years to perfect. If you don’t believe […]

How to ruin a perfectly good batch of pumpkin scones

September 29, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

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You want to know something funny about these pumpkin spice scones? I threw them in the trash shortly after taking these photos. Why? Because pumpkin is the spice of life people. Well, specifically, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves are the actual spices of life in the fall but you get the idea. Truth is, these just didn’t […]

candy corn sprinkle covered apple cider donuts

September 23, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

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Sometimes I feel like that guy you went on a first date with and afterwards he says you should hang out again soon but then you don’t hear from him for two-plus weeks. And you’re probably over there on the other end of your computer or smart phone like what the heck? I thought we hit it off? Should […]

Newlywed Brunch

August 19, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

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Remember when I used to share recipes on the blog? Yeah me neither. But believe it or not, I do still cook every once in a while. So what if I made these two months ago. Or that I’ve had the photos sitting on my camera ever since just reminding me how good they would […]

It’s coming up pumpkins

September 21, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

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I ponder life’s questions frequently throughout my day. At the gym. Walking the dog. In the shower. But there are some questions that no matter how much I think about, I just can’t seem to figure them out. I talked about some of them last week but here are just a few more: Why is it that? […]

Sausage and Veggie Frittata

September 18, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

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Sure I could call this a sausage and spinach egg bake or something more obvious like a supreme omelette or a crustless quiche but then I couldn’t emphasize the fancy word that best describes this egg concoction by saying the word FRIT-TA-TA over and over. Aside from being fun to say, frittata simply refers to an italian […]

Squash Season

September 10, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

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One thing I love about fall is the pretty little gourds that fill the farmer’s markets on Saturday mornings. About as diverse as the people who shop for them, I’ve always had an affinity for collecting the weird-looking ones each season. The gourds, not the weird people. Not that there’s anything wrong with weird people. […]

Grandma’s Rhubarb Cake

September 2, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

It’s back! Candy Corn is back in your local grocery store folks! You only have 60 days to enjoy this treat so don’t delay. I don’t know about you but my Labor Day was filled with super sweet waxy triangles of awesomeness. So what if it felt like I was cheating on the holiday. We’re just […]

Honey Cornbread Muffins

August 27, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

I learned an important lesson this week while making cornbread muffins. Don’t over-think things. Simple is best. Who says the best lessons aren’t learned while baking anyways? A few weeks ago I made a cornbread crumb cake that was delicious albeit a little time-consuming. And yesterday I cooked up a batch of vegetarian chili and was looking for […]