It’s no secret that I love small batch baking. Being able to whip up a small batch of tasty baked goods has saved the day on more than one occasion. Just a couple of weeks ago, we invited a couple of friends over for dinner on a weekday evening. My husband was in charge of […]
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in my pajamas, about to climb into bed, when I stop cold and remember, “I forgot to pack my lunch for work.” The same thing could happen in the morning: I’m heading for the door with my my bag in one hand and my coffee thermos […]
Baking is my happy place. Especially during the pandemic, precisely measuring ingredients and creating a finished product gave me comfort. It made my feet feel firmly planted on the ground when not much else did. When we were in full, solitary lockdown mode, though, it wasn’t great to have sixty cookies sitting in the house […]
I have been following a vegetarian diet for over 10 years, so one of the questions I am frequently asked is, “How did you become a vegetarian?” I am certainly not an expert on diet and nutrition. Growing up eating traditional Midwest food, it was no easy task to transition to a vegetarian diet. But […]
There’s always money in the banana stand, and there’s always a bunch of old bananas in my house. Why can’t we ever go through an entire bunch before they go brown? Fortunately, we use bananas enough in baking that I look forward to them getting brown spots. We have Meu’s Guilt Free, All-Natural, Healthy Banana […]
A stack of cookbooks is a beautiful sight. If you are looking for creative and accessible recipes, beautiful food photography, and loads of inspiration, check out five of our favorite cookbooks for delicious plant-based baking. Plant-Based Baking is More Accessible Than You Think Plant-based baking can seem intimidating if you’re just starting, but don’t let […]
Growing up in the midwest, I never (NEVER) ate tofu. I didn’t hear about tofu until I was in my twenties. The only time people mention tofu in the midwest is when they are trying to explain how disgusting/bland something tastes (ew, that tastes like tofu). But I’m pretty sure this popular simile is only […]
I’m trying to be a gardener this year, with a strong emphasis on trying. I think I’m much better skilled at pinning pictures of pretty flowers on Pinterest than I am at growing them, but I’m giving it a go. The first step in my effort is, of course, the least fun step: weeding. After […]
Do you remember when cupcake shops were all the rage? They’re still great, but there was a specific period of time when the concept of walking into a bakery dedicated to cupcakes and walking out with only a cupcake or two in hand collectively blew everyone’s mind (mine included). There was certainly a novelty to […]
Going out to brunch on the weekends is definitely on our top ten “remember how great life was before COVID” list. Brunch was the best meal of the week. You get to sleep in, it is acceptable for you to attend in borderline pajamas, and you are with your closest friends (only serial killers go […]