The Blog
The View That Still Doesn’t Feel Real
Every time I pull into the driveway here, I have one of those “wait…we actually live here?” moments. Not because the house is perfect…
Old-Fashioned Glazed Donut Bread
I’ll admit it. I don’t have the patience for making homemade donuts. I’ve tried so many times and it’s just not for me. I…
How I Decorate for Any Holiday Without Buying All New Decor
Some people completely redecorate their house for every holiday (and I love that for them). They have bins labeled for every season, themed dishes…
Glazed Vanilla Loaf Cake
The truth is, I wasn’t trying to make a vanilla loaf cake. I was trying to make the perfect glazed donut bread. After what…
How I Get Ahead Before A Holiday Weekend
Holiday weekends always sound relaxing in theory. Then somehow it’s Thursday afternoon, the fridge is empty, everyone suddenly remembers they need hamburger buns, and…
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Sometimes you want homemade chocolate chip cookies, but you don’t necessarily want to scoop cookie dough, rotate baking sheets, and somehow end up washing…
Old-Fashioned Patriotic Summer Playlist
Every summer, somewhere around late May, I turn into the kind of person who thinks music should probably be playing quietly from a tinny…
Small-Batch Peach Oatmeal Crumble
Most fruit desserts feel like so much work. Multiple bowls, peeling fruit and chopping fruit, a sink full of dishes, and suddenly it’s 8:30…
Small-Batch Monkey Bread
There are certain recipes that feel tied to very specific moments in life. Monkey bread is one of them for me. Sleepovers. Church brunches…
My 10-Minute Nightly Kitchen Cleaning Routine (That Works)
I am not a person who wants to spend an hour cleaning the kitchen every night. I’m just not. But, what I do like…