My husband and I are well aware of the fact we are dorks. And you know what, we totally embrace that. We love reading, learning, sitting in peace and quiet. Sunday afternoon we proved our dork status once again. The local library we frequent closed down last Spring for building renovations. We were still able to […]
Toasted Coconut Double Chocolate Cookies with Sea Salt
The recipe title is a mouth full and for good reason. I just couldn’t leave any of those descriptive words out. These cookies are everything I was hoping for and so much more. With the rich chocolately base, the nutty crunchy of the toasted coconut and the savory flavor of the sea salt, this is […]
The One with Harry Potter
I’m a late bloomer. At least where fads are concerned. :) Harry Potter books first took my peers by storm in 8th or 9th grade. For the past eleven years, I have firmly opposed even the idea of of reading these widely popular books. I think most of my hesitancy lied in the subject matter. […]
Cinnamon Pancakes
I love cinnamon. I love pancakes. So I smooshed the two together and out came these amazing cinnamon pancakes–perfect for starting your weekend right! Cinnamon Pancakes recipe by adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com Serves 4 Ingredients 2 eggs 2 cups buttermilk 4 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp sugar 2 […]
The One with the Thunder
journal entry Monday, April 4th, 2011 Land Between the Lakes–Hillman Ferry Campground It’s raining. Hard. The winds have been whipping since 3am, thunder has been rumbling and occasionally clapping louder than I’m used to, and the rains have come down in sheets loud enough to drown out conversation. It’s to be expected, though. I mean, […]
Vegetable Pasta Sauce (Slow Cooker)
I have nothing against canned pasta sauce. In fact, the Meijer brand is really quite delicious. I am known for frequently jazzing up the jarred variety with various vegetables or sauteed garlic or sausage, but sometimes I have a craving for an true homemade variety. (True as it can be when you’re using canned tomatoes […]
The One with the 10 in KY
Top Ten Reasons I Am Thankful for Camping on this Beautiful KY Day Wearing 2 long sleeve shirts on, a fleece, and a sweatshirt-vest. I’m gloriously comfortable. Falling asleep reading thanks to the warm sun beating on my face. Eating Raspberry Blueberry Pancakes. They are delish. Finishing a book and starting a new one. Being […]
The One with the Hidden Treasures
In preparation for our week of camping and relaxation and family bonding, Kevin’s parents purchased a geocaching GPS and borrowed a few extras from camp for each of us to use. If you’ve never been geocaching, you should totally look into it. It’s fun, it’s free (after the initial purchase), it gives you a great […]
Banana Nut Oatmeal
Old fashioned oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts. It’s hearty, it’s nutritious and the options for creativity are endless! This is my current blend of choice–reminiscent of warm banana nut bread. Banana Nut Oatmeal recipe by adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com serves 1 Ingredients 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup old fashioned oats 1/2 tsp cinnamon […]
Crunchy Tuna Salad Sandwiches
I have also enjoyed a good tuna fish sandwich. My husband, on the other hand, has remained convinced of his utter distaste for the mixture. He really doesn’t like mayo and most of his tuna salad experiences have been the type where the tuna:mayo ratio is 1:2. I decided to convince him that tuna salad […]