i stumbled on an amazing cookie cutter sale not so long ago and have been dying to try them all ever since. so, i whipped up a batch of sugar cookie dough and began. the dough made much, much more than anticipated. and while i was at first overwhelmed, i ended up learning a lot in the process. before getting started on your batch, take … Continue reading 8 sugar cookie tips & tricks
rob had a really fun idea to go strawberry picking this past weekend. it was something summery and outdoors, so i was obviously down. plus, we really haven’t been able to make anything from the two strawberries our garden has yielded thus far [ugh]. anyhow, the strawberry picking was a huge success. if i had to guess, i would say we gathered about 7 pounds … Continue reading best way to keep strawberries fresh
who knew the outskirts of boston were so awesome?! well, i’m sure everyone that grew up here did. unlike many of my colleagues, friends, and boyfriend, i’m still considered a newbie when it comes to new england. i don’t say “wicked”, and i sure as hell still can’t say “parked my car” with a boston accent. (although i’m not sure i really want to). it … Continue reading a little adventure just outside of boston (sharon itinerary)
it’s officially summer, which means BBQs, beach days, and fruity cocktails. but why not spice up your next grilling session with a watermelon keg. yup, i said it. watermelon keg. now that’s what i call a summer party! here’s what you will need to make it happen. if you don’t have a jar with a spout/tap, you can always just buy one at a local … Continue reading watermelon keg in 3 easy steps (+ cocktail recipe)
i have quite a funny story with fudge that i’m almost too embarrassed to share. but eh, what the heck. living in miami, fudge wasn’t really readily available. we only got it when we made a short trip to fort lauderdale and visited kilwins in las olas. when i moved to new england, it become quite noticeable just how many fudge options one could fine. it also became a must-have every … Continue reading ooey gooey fudgy fudge (recipe)
it’s peanut butter jelly time!! c’mom people, you know you want to sing it out with me. i’ve been on this overnight oats obsession again for a few weeks now. i say “again” because i used to make them *all* the time senior year of college. but i got sooo bored of them, that i gave them up for quite some time. (almost two years, … Continue reading no clean-up pb&j overnight oats (recipe)
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