I’ve been a little lax in posting since returning to America, but I have a very good excuse – I’ve been busy eating. Although I treated myself at the deli to some corned beef and the biggest matzo ball in town, I’ve tried to cook dinner at home most nights. It’s good for me to have…
Read MoreLazy Sunday Muffins
Don’t panic, I’m still alive! This past month I’ve been busy preparing for and then enjoying my sister’s wedding, with very little time for extra-curricular activities (like blogging). Now that my time is mine again, I’ve resolved to post at least once a week. I need to flex my creative muscles if I’m ever going…
Read MoreMuffins and Cookies and Cakes (Oh My!)
As many of you already know, my sister’s bridal shower was last weekend. In preparation for the party, I spent all day last Friday pretty much chained to my oven making various sweets. Well, almost all day. I spent some time in the morning at the gym creating a negative calorie bank for me to…
Read MoreThe Diet Diaries: #4 (Strawberry Pretzel Pie)
If you haven’t noticed already, my main diet obsession has become finding ways to eat dessert without feeling guilty. I don’t eat it all that often, but when I meet up with Ryan and Laura for Survivor night we have a cooking system. Laura makes a fabulous dinner and I make a fabulous dessert. It’s…
Read MoreI’m pretty sure this counts as a vegetable
There were lots of carrots just sitting in the fridge not doing anything useful. So, I turned them into a cake! It’s full of carrots, which means it must be good for you. Here’s a recipe of sorts. I approximated most of the spices, so feel free to go wild! Mix together:2 cups sugar (or…
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