Top Ten things I’m pondering on this beautiful late summer morning… 1) Where in the world did my lovely red 1 tsp and 1 Tbsp measuring spoons disappear to months ago??! It is a mystery. I thought for sure I’d find them in the move. But no. They are MIA forever. Lucky for me, I have […]
The One with the Book Worm
Today I… …started book seven of Harry Potter after finishing half of five and all of six in the last week. This is an impressive record for me. Can’t. Stop. Reading. …didn’t have time for a full blown, well-thought-out blog post because of my intense reading regimen. So you’re getting this list. …was disappointed that […]
Simple Thanks
[don’t miss out on the digital scrapbook software giveaway!] On this cool, overcast Friday, I am finding reason for thanks. fun conversations with a mom who loves me from my head down to my toes. finding a few leftover freshly baked cookies from a recent Etsy order. friends–both near and far–who have me on […]
Top Ten Best Recipes from this Summer
For something fun and simple, I thought I’d share ten of my favorite recipes that I have posted on Adorkable Recipes this summer. Brown Eyed Baker inspired me with her list, and then Oh!Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday rolled around for the perfect opportunity! I hope you love this little compilation as much as I do! […]
The One with Market Thankfulness
I am head over heals for local produce markets, for generous friends with gardens, for weekend farmers’ markets. For just a few dollars, we can eat the fruit God created for our nutrition and our enjoyment. Sinking my teeth into a homegrown peach is like a glimpse of heaven. Filling our stomachs with yellow squash, […]
The One with our Evening at Lake Ontario
You may remember how we’ve been little party animals since moving to NY. It’s been a great way to get to know the people with whom we’ll be living life. Connections–true, deep, meaningful relationships–make life beautiful. The second week here, we were invited to join a bunch of other church families out at “Getaway Camp”–a […]
The One with the Cherry Dilemma
I have cherry issues. No, seriously. Allow me to elaborate. I like the flavor of cherry pie, but not the consistency of the actual cherries in said pie. I could eat cup after cup of fresh Michigan cherries. I’ve done this. And I wouldn’t necessarily recommend eating much more than a cup or two. Believe […]
The One with Organized Baking
Sometimes, I just need to organize. It’s amazing how cluttered one’s drawers and cupboards and hiding spaces can become over many months. Though most people would have probably still identified my baking cupboard as “organized” I knew, deep down, it needed some serious attention. I have accumulated a massive amount of baking mix-ins (mostly chocolate)–semi […]
The One with the Food Features
You may remember when I officially opened my Adorkable Bakery on Etsy? It’s only been a few weeks, but so far I haven’t had any sales. But what I have had is lots a wonderful support, exposure and features of my delicious cookies and candies. I know that first sale is coming! :) While we were […]
The One with the Business of Baking
I have many hobbies. I love learning new things, expressing my creativity, making others smile. In the past few years, I’ve dabbled in crocheting, knitting, scrapbooking, jewelry making, laptop slipcover sewing, cookie decorating, recipe creating, blogging, graphic designing, and photography. Honestly, I’ve loved every one of these activities, though some of them were more easily […]