Scones: Baked, not Fried

I don't like them. What's the point of a sweet, dry biscuit? I ask you.

Then again, maybe when I think of "scones" I'm really thinking of beignets. This might just call for some culinary investigation...

Two Years in a Row

I can't believe I made this mistake once again: not buying enough Brach's candy corn at Halloween to decorate my Thanksgiving table with. Stores get rid of it all before Thanksgiving, and it's not worth it to buy other types of candy corn!

Welcome to the Season

I am so excited. Here are a couple recipes that are first on my list of what to try this year:

Pumpkin Cornbread

Pumpkin Pie Coffee Cake

Frozen Go-Gurt=

Super easy frozen yogurt popcicles=DELIGHT.



I may have eaten three of them today . . .

I've Gotta Quit

Reading food blogs when I'm really hungry. It's torture and ridiculous!

Ah! The First of the Season

Does someone want to make me a homemade pie?

Anyone?

Why, Oh, Why

Did I just make cookie bars that take 40 minutes to bake and 2-3 HOURS to cool? So much for satisfaction!

Simple Request

I could seriously use some Oreos right now. Anyone want to come to the rescue?

P.S. I have learned from sad experience that reduced fat just aren't worth it.

Lunch Today

Hot spaghetti for 1.5 (Baby #1 didn’t want any).

Foods I Crave

ALL THE TIME: A beefy cheeseburger from Fuddrucker’s, a huge salad from the Olive Garden, Betty Crocker fruit snacks, Arby’s curly fries or any type of wedge fries, fresh oranges, cheese, and cherry Fruit Leather. I guess this baby’s got all the food groups covered.

What Baby 2 Says Most Frequently

Very strong signals from the womb: feed me, feed me, feed me, feed me, feed me. I just can’t keep up with this kid’s appetite, I swear.

Folklore

Once I heard that a man in Italy (maybe named Alfred?) invented fettuccine alfredo because his wife was morning sick and he was trying to come up with a nourishing meal that she could keep down. I pretty much believe it.

Umm, and check out this picture. Is anyone else's mouth watering?

Pregnancy =

Hunger. All. The. Time. Seriously, Baby, I just ate. What more do you want?

What's Great About Taking a Long Vacation at Home

1. Mom's cooking.

2. Automatic babysitters and baby entertainers any time we need them.

3. A much fuller fridge and pantry than our student budget allows, meaning everything feels like a buffet all the time.

4. Not having to cook a single meal for two weeks.

5. Only having to clean to help out and be nice instead of it being my responsibility.

6. Mom doing our laundry and ironing along with everyone else's.

7. A large screen and enough floor and ceiling space to do my pilates workout without having to re-angle my mat or laptop screen every three minutes.

8. Baby getting to know his grandparents and aunts and uncles who love him from afar.

9. Rekindling old friendships with friends I haven't seen for 4-7 years.

10. Being home. Period.

Look at This:

It's a cake. No kidding. Isn't it amazing? I can't believe it! Check out more here.

I'm Addicted

To this. And it isn't a bad way to go either.

PB&J

Baby just had his first ever. This is where creativity in feeding a picky toddler has brought me. :)

Apparently

Eating local honey could solve my problem with allergies. That sounds like a yummy solution.

Lima: Beans and Peru

Are they related even though you pronounced them differently? Please, help me solve this mystery.