This morning I received an email from Nikki, a nursing student from West Virginia, with information about a child’s Christmas wish that I though we might be able to help come true on some small level. According to Nikki, Max, an 8-year-old boy battling leukemia, will not make it home to celebrate Christmas and has…
Newlywed Ornaments
Lunch began in reverse order. Yogurt then a sandwich. I really wasn’t that hungry around lunchtime today thanks to a heavier-than-usual morning snack, so I initially thought I’d just have a cup of yogurt and an apple with peanut butter to tide me over until my afternoon snack. Apparently the yogurt sparked my appetite because…
Bubbee’s Glazed Carrots
The ultimate side dish: Glazed carrots elevated with the perfect combination of sweet + salty flavor thanks to crisp bacon, melted butter, cinnamon and brown sugar. Who knew carrots could shine so bright!? I will never forget my first Thanksgiving with Ryan’s family. As we were getting ready for the big meal, I asked Ryan…
Friendsgiving
Our Friendsgiving was a success! After cooking and baking for what felt like two days straight, we had a delicious Thanksgiving feast. My sister and I prepared a bunch of sides and desserts while Ross and Ryan were in charge of the turkey. The turkey recipe they followed had the turkey cook breast side down,…
Batter, Dough, Bread
Wanna know what I’ve had for lunch today? Batter. Dough. Bread. My sister took off work and came into town last night for the Friendsgiving party we’re having at our house tomorrow. Our Friendsgiving party is basically a pre-Thanksgiving party with all the traditional Thanksgiving food! Leslie and I have spent the day meal planning,…