We just got back from a weekend in Paris and we're taking today to recover. It was an incredible trip and I can't wait to tell you about it. We're exhausted, though. We all slept in this morning and it is a beautiful day so we're going to enjoy it leisurely which means a long blog post is not in the cards for the day. :) Instead, here's a healthy and delicious recipe for you so you can use up those spotted bananas sitting on your counter. It was a rainy and dreary day so Owen and I had to ... View the Post
Better Banana Walnut Bread
What's your favorite way to eat naner bread? Fresh out of the oven, slathered in Nutella, or toasted with a little butter? On a road trip, or maybe with a quiet cup of tea on a lazy summer afternoon. I like d) all of the above. I always overestimate my banana hunger at the store. I buy a bunch of 5 mostly green/semi-yellow bananas and eat one a day. But then there's always that one day that I forget to grab a banana on my way out the door and eventually it gets those nasty brown spots and ... View the Post
Chicken Pot Pie Soup + Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
We have the world's smartest dog. I kid you not, when Elle sees the camera, she poses. EVERY.TIME. She knows that when you lay on the floor, it means play time. She also know that when you spend long amounts of time in the kitchen, there is food. And she truly believes she is entitled to a human-sized serving of whatever it is (unless it is a pickle or carrot). She senses the sound of a bag of shredded cheese before I even open the fridge door. I'm just pleased that she appreciates ... View the Post
Cheesy Swirly Rolls
These rolls take dinner to a whole new level. I'm quite positive this recipe has brought me to hero status. What's better than sharp cheddar cheese held together with goat cheese baked into the walls of bread, flavored with a touch of dill? Nothing is better than that. No, there is nothing. Delicious as they may be, I have to admit to making a rookie mistake. You look at these and can't help but question why they look so...flat. The recipe I used said to whisk the yeast with 1 cup milk until it ... View the Post
Nutella Pumpkin Banana Bread
Gasp. Is that...could it be...the sun?! ooohhhh...my eyes!! We haven't seen Mr. Sunshine in a long time. I welcomed him with open arms. Sorry for not posting yesterday. I decided I need a break to spend some time with the Viper Pilot. He had to work bright and early but we met for Chinese for lunch. While we were chatting over our food, I made the comment, Me: "Whew. I can tell I didn't have my coffee this morning. I'm still asleep!" Him: "I can tell I was in the states yesterday. ... View the Post
Pistachio-Chai Muffins
The lawn needs mowed. The leaves in the driveway need cleaned up. The weeds along the fence need to be killed. The house could use a good scrubbing. I should really clean out my closet. I need to go to the grocery store. That's my to-do list from today. I wasn't very successful. But my exact words to the Viper Pilot this morning on the phone were, "I think today, I will simply sit here and exist. That's all." Thursday and Friday were long days. I ... View the Post