Hoppy Monday!
Back again! Sorry for my very intermitent posts lately. I’ve been making more lifestyle/diet changes and focusing on lots of good recipes on other websites. I do plan… Read More »
St. Patty’s Day with Stout Cupcakes
Happy March! Can you believe we’re almost half-way through March? 2012 is flying by! One of my favorite parts of March is St. Patrick’s Day. It isn’t because… Read More »
A Sweet Strawberry Valentine’s
First off, Happy Valentine’s Day! Per the request of my wonderful valentine I made strawberry cupcakes. Because I love to give myself a good baking challenge I spent… Read More »
Thankful Thursday: Ice Cream Cravings
Today I am simply thankful my mint chocolate chip ice cream craving was satisfied with this delicious pint. And yes, yes I did eat it all in one… Read More »
Repurposed Carrot Cake
What happens when you watch too much Cupcake Wars on Food Network? You decide everything can and will be a cupcake! Being a future competitor on Cupcake Wars… Read More »
Spicing up boxed cake mix
If you haven’t read about my love for Trader Joes then let me profess it again. Sadly I did not come to really love Trader Joes until about… Read More »
Pumpkin yeast bread, roasted chicken, and Lego cake (oh my!)
…and she’s back! Sorry everyone. I’ve been off cooking again. Making homemade pumpkin yeast bread, homemade lasagna, a Lego cake, roasted chicken, pumpkin french toast, and a few… Read More »
What is a fig and how do I eat it?
If you’re like me you’ve always passed by figs in the grocery store wondering what on earth you would do with them. Well this past Friday I overcame… Read More »
What’s a Miniffin?
Oh just something I made up to shorten a recipe title. It’s a mini muffin! Get it? Mini-muffin, “miniffin”! Okay I thought I was being clever. Humor me…. Read More »
A pie that gets better with age
I had mentioned last week I prepared a clean chocolate coconut pie. I believe I described it as awkward. The taste was fine, but the texture was rather… Read More »
Hello! My name is Karen, I’m 26 and currently live in Austin, Texas with my husband. When I’m not working as a nanny, you can usually find me in the kitchen. This blog is where I share my love of cooking, nutrition, and domestication. I'll share my favorite recipes, how-to-photos, and any tips and tricks I pick-up along the way. I hope this blog inspires others to spend more time in the kitchen cooking delicious food. While I strive for optimal nutrition, I also love to bake. I've recently got gluten free and dairy free, as well as refocused my diet on mostly plant based nutrients with high-quality meats for protein. I hope this blog inspires others to get back into the kitchen. 
