School has finally started. Judging from the pictures on Facebook and Instagram, we must be the last school in the universe to start. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids, and my summers with them, but I’m always ready to get back to the routine and structure of the school year.
Sweet Potato Pancakes
I haven’t always been a sweet potato fan, and thinking about that now makes me a little sad because sweet potatoes are awesome and oh-so-versatile. Now, I’m a huge proponent of breakfast, and when I was training for a marathon this spring, I started experimenting with foods to eat before and after long runs, including… Continue reading Sweet Potato Pancakes
Sweet & Citrus Baked Acorn Squash
To me, summer is personified in foods that are sweet and citrusy. When I think of soaking up these last days of summer, my mind drifts to pool side book reading enjoying a strawberry popsicle. A hint of sweet, and a splash of tart. Although often times we attribute these flavors to dessert, I wanted to recreate… Continue reading Sweet & Citrus Baked Acorn Squash
How to Make Simple Syrup – Vanilla & Lavender
The summer is here in all its glory and splendor and it is time for a cool drink; don’t you agree? Whether the weather calls for a refreshing cup of iced mint tea, your favorite chilled coffee beverage or an evening summer cocktail, they could all use a little sweetness. But dissolving sugar in an… Continue reading How to Make Simple Syrup – Vanilla & Lavender