Category Archives: Kids

Glazed Blueberry, Meyer Lemon and Vanilla Bean Pull-Apart Bread

I apologize for the lack of recipes. Truth be told, being out of town, I didn’t cook a single thing for the last week. Granted, hotel breakfasts lend a little room for creativity. I do mean little… like plain packets of instant … Continue reading

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Apple Dutch Baby, for One

Do you ever have days where you’d like to demonstrate the “crotch chop” at the world and say, “Suck it!” as goes along with such an act? Yeah, I just said crotch chop. And suck it. In the same sentence. … Continue reading

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Maple Olive Oil Banana and Carrot Pulp Muffins

Some days require baking for no reason other than to fill your house with the smell of something freshly baked. Of course baking something that tastes as good as it smells is preferred. I’ve loved banana bread since I was … Continue reading

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Energy Boost Juice

In the last few years, I’ve learned a few things about going to the gym: 1.) If I go between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM, the senior population scattered around the place is out of control. And parking? Forget it. 2.) … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Week 10

This week looked a bit like this:  We drink a lot of drip coffee around here. Probably more than necessary. I went through a phase (when our coffee maker broke) of drinking a LOT of french press… but I much … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Cinnamon Vanilla Marmalade Pull-Apart Bread

Yesterday, my dad came up to Ashland for a visit. I somehow managed to not take a single photo (as evidence, or as a possible inclusion in this coming Sunday’s Day to Day Life post… C’est la vie). The last … Continue reading

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Cup ‘O Sunshine

I laugh to myself when I think of sharing juice recipes. Mostly because my method of making juices includes a lot (I mean a LOT) of winging it. Using what is on sale for the week, what looks and feels … Continue reading

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Apple Halves with Chèvre and Honey

I’ll admit – posting the following recipe absolutely feels like cheating. It’s not fancy, it’s not intricate, it’s not labor intensive, or evenly remotely time consuming. But it’s a delicious snack that I threw together out of sheer hunger… Speaking … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake Pancakes with Currants

Today’s Tuesday. We’re two days into the work week. The last two days have brought breakfast for dinner. First, a breakfast burrito larger than my face. Then a pizza topped with hash brown potatoes, Soyrizo, eggs, pesto, and cheese. No … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Week 8

This week looked a bit like this: Morning smoothies include raw oats that have been soaked overnight, a handful of fresh blueberries, a couple small bananas, peanut butter, and a bit more vanilla almond milk. Very reminiscent of this smoothie. … Continue reading

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