A lovely birthday present from a student (thanks Teresa!) prompted me to revisit The Pioneer Woman's blog and I found this recipe for Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting! I changed the recipe a little bit due to the fact that I was missing some of the ingredients but they turned out ... View Post
…So, it’s definitely fall…
…and my husband has his first cold from germ-filled middle-schoolers. So this morning I was off to Martin's to load up on medication, vitamin C, orange juice, and saltines. And of course, all the ingredients to start a giant pot of homemade chicken soup! It's always a little intimidating making ... View Post
Balsamic and Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Tenderloin
So I've had a love/hate relationship with pork tenderloin in the slow-cooker. The very first time I cooked it in the slow cooker it was amazing…the next time, it was a dry and powdery mess. I've come to the conclusion that what it cooks in determines the outcome…and this recipe is a definite ... View Post
A fresh start…and a REALLY good cake!
So, it's been 6 months since the last time I updated…and I really will try to do better this time. Anyway, we're into a new school year and I'm beginning to fall back into routine. It's definitely a busy teaching schedule but I'm occasionally able to find time to craft and cook…I hope to get into ... View Post
A LONG break and a recipe: Breakfast Cookies
So it's been more than a year since the last time I posted…will do somewhat of a life update later this week but wanted to take a second and post my newest obsession: breakfast cookies! Adapted from Ellie Krieger's "The Food You Crave" Makes 12 cookies Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose ... View Post