Banana Bread. It's a classic for all of those overripe bananas that no one ate. Sometimes they go in the freezer for a smoothie. And sometimes, especially in the midst of a pandemic, they get baked into a delicious, sweet quick bread. And sometimes you don't like bananas, and you should just go bake chocolate… Continue reading Crackly Banana Bread
Category: snack
Dark Chocolate Cherry & Chia Seed Energy Bites
I've discovered I have one child who pretty much lives solely off of snacking. It is clear that by the time our fourth-born arrived, I was tired. Structures and disciplines fell out the window at some point. This kid has always loved his snacks, but having him home this year has revealed that he still… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Cherry & Chia Seed Energy Bites
(Straw)berry Jam
Friends, today my eyes don't seem to want to cease producing tears. Fortunately before I knew what the day held, I did not put on makeup. So I shouldn't scare the small kids at elementary school pickup with mascara down my face. It's an "eat all the chips and salsa" kind of day. One where… Continue reading (Straw)berry Jam
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Posting this recipe for a friend. Really for a bunch of friends. See what little bit of salsa is pictured? That's because these friends ate two jars of it and this is all that was left. I just got back from a few days away on a work retreat. First of all, I can't imagine… Continue reading Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Oatmeal Jammy Bars
Over the weekend, we went camping with some good friends in subzero temperature at night. Not really... we were in Shenandoah, but going from 80 degree days to 30 degree nights was brutal. Fortunately the company was well worth it! My friend and I were sharing school lunch woes, which motivated me to come home… Continue reading Oatmeal Jammy Bars