Tag Archives: baking

Lavender Love

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Dena

The past few months have converted me into an incredibly anxious individual. I deal with high anxiety on the regular because I was fortunate enough to be born this way (sarcasm) so when I speak of any kind of stressful … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, happiness, health, herbs, life, nature | Tagged anxiety, anxiety disorder, baking, calming, fun in the kitchen, lavender, nature, stress | 9 Comments

We’re having pancakes for breakfast, kids! Just kidding…

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Dena

When I was growing up in Upper Michigan, summertime fun revolved around three things: swimming in the nearby lake, camping with family and neighbors, and picking wild blueberries. My friends and I would walk all throughout the woods and collect … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, community, cooking, farmers' markets, Florida, food, health, nature | Tagged baking, blueberries, blueberry farm, blueberry season, breakfast, cooking, Florida, food, fun in the kitchen, kitchen adventures, kitchen disasters, life in Florida, outdoorsy stuff, pure awesomeness, she's crafty!, Upper Michigan, wild blueberries | 8 Comments

Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Dena

As a newbie in the kitchen, I’m learning that there is no easier food ingredient to find a use for than a ripened banana. I wonder if everyone has their favorite food ingredient? All I can say is that the … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, food, recipes | Tagged baking, banana chocolate chip muffins, bananas, breakfast, chocolate, food, fun in the kitchen, kitchen adventures, recipes, she's crafty! | 14 Comments

Cake for One (or Two)

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Dena

After taking Matt to the airport last night, the kid and I came back home to work on her school project and make a coffee mug cake. I had been super excited about this since Saturday, but figured it would … Continue reading →

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No Strawberry Left Behind

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Dena

Again with the strawberries? I know, I know. But they were so delicious that first weekend when I brought home two pints that I had to go back last weekend for more. By then, the berries had become a little … Continue reading →