My sister was in town last weekend, and we had a nice Sunday breakfast together before she had to leave. A typical Sunday morning involves a nice, big breakfast, and it’s always great to share a meal with family. Rosemary scrambled eggs, grilled muffins, fresh berries… all tasty things! I grabbed some groceries from Stop & Shop yesterday on my way back to my mom’s house. Originally, I went in just to get some after-dinner ice cream treats, but there was a really good sale on blueberries, …
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Learning to Cook
When I was younger, I tried pretty much everything (food-wise) - but as I've gotten older, I've recognized that I'm a picky eater. Because of that, I have only 4 or 5 recipes that I keep in constant rotation. Those recipes, plus some frozen meals and takeout here and there, would be totally fine if I was a bachelorette; but I'm not, and T wants to experience more than just the same salmon recipe every week. For a couple of weeks I tried to meal plan, using recipes I found on Pinterest, but I …
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Easy Apple Crisp
One of my must-have Fall desserts is apple crisp. There's something about it fresh out of the oven with the best vanilla ice cream on top that just makes the fall. I'm going to let you in on a little secret that my grandmother passed down to me: You have to use Cortland apples. Sure, you can use other kinds, but Cortlands are best for baking. For this recipe you'll need 5 Cortland apples. Cut them into wedges and remove the peel. If you're using an apple cutter like the one I'm using, …
Easy Orange Cranberry Bread
This time of year I am craving seasonal flavors. I have always wanted to try to make a cranberry bread at home, so I was really excited when this came out as delicious as it sounds. This bread makes a great breakfast loaf and would be fantastic at a Thanksgiving brunch! It's really easy to make, too! Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 cup orange juice 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons …
Squash Apple Soup
I didn't take any photos while making this recipe, so you will have to just take my word for it that it is incredibly easy (and so worth it!). With just a few ingredients, you have a healthy, homemade soup that tastes so good for the fall.Want to see what else I've been cooking up? Follow along on Instagram!Ingredients:1 butternut squash1 acorn squash3 apples (I like Cortland apples, but any flavorful apple will work)1/4 tsp ground cumin1/4 cup heavy cream2 cups watersalt and pepper to tastePeel …
