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Strawberry Rhubarb Honey Galette

Strawberry Rhubarb Honey Galette

First off, these are not our strawberries.  While we are patiently waiting for our first strawberry harvest, we couldn't resist picking up a few from the store.  This is, however, our rhubarb!  Yay!  Our first real rhubarb harvest!  A whole 12 ounces...3 1/2cups worth...the perfect amount to add a few strawberries to and turn into something phenomenal :-)The original recipe…
May 29, 2012
Mexican Mocha – DIY

Mexican Mocha – DIY

Tool Lady and I have a problem.  We both love to purchase coffee and tea from the little coffee shop right across the street from us.  We do it a lot, and while it's wonderful to support local businesses and they're super nice there and their drinks are amazing, at about $4.00 a drink, it all adds up really, really…
April 22, 2012

Banana-Almond Muffins

Yesterday morning, while procrastinating about doing homework, I decided to make some muffins for breakfast while everyone else slept.  We had limited supplies and no walnuts or pecans but I really wanted some Banana-Nut Muffins!I did a Google search and found this recipe.  It sounded great, but I was lacking a few ingredients.  Now, Tool Lady is wonderful at throwing things…
March 11, 2012
Hot Chocolate & a Mason Jar Cozy

Hot Chocolate & a Mason Jar Cozy

Alright, let's be honest here...can you think of anyone you know who doesn't like hot chocolate?  Right! So, given our shared love of hot chocolate, I thought I'd share a fun little gift that's super easy to throw together and that is always met with joy! In layers, add to two pint sized mason jars: 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup…
December 19, 2011
Reflections & Preparations

Reflections & Preparations

My dad was born 55 years ago today and is, hands down, the best man I know.He is exactly 20 years and 6 days older than I am and there are no words that can describe how incredibly grateful I am to be his daughter.  Happy Birthday, Dad!!!My dad has been a vegetarian my whole life, so each time I…
November 23, 2011

Sweet Potato Banana Butter

The making of Sweet Potato Banana Butter has become somewhat of a tradition in our house each fall and is absolutely heavenly on freshly baked bread.  This recipe is from the book Simply Homemade Food Gifts and was requested by a friend this year who said, "You are making that butter stuff again this year, right?!"  Well, yes, of course I am!…
November 22, 2011