Mesmerized; memorized motions dance through my fingers. I know the signs, tricks and shortcuts as I race to the end, but still my heart pounds. Despite the fact that I stopped moving long ago, I feel sweat begin to well in my pores as I fixate on the flickering screen. The inward collapse of my…
Pick – {Dandelion Macarons}
I spent a lot of time outdoors as a little kid. My early years were passed in a very small town to which all the stereotypes apply. No stoplights. No restaurants. No points of interest and no sidewalks, to boot. Ok – that last one’s a bit of a stretch. There is one set of…
Buzz – {Meringue Cupcakes with Raspberry Curd}
I don’t remember having a “blanky,” a “binky,” a “dolly,” or any number of “fill-in-the-blank-y”s growing up. Sure, I had my stuffed animals, but I never needed them to fall asleep at night. All I really wanted was a goodnight kiss, an open door and the assurance that the Slime Monster (Ghostwriter, anyone?) didn’t exist….
Remember – {Strawberry Rhubarb Pie}
I don’t remember much about her, I think solemnly as I gently tousle the impressive leaves clouding my sight. My palms are buried deep in my sleeves as I search, crouched low to the ground and tossing my hair occasionally to sweep aside my growing bangs to simplify the hunt. Ruby red or bright green;…
Most Popular – {Carrot Cake]
This carrot cake is my most-requested recipe of all time. It’s made with pineapple for extra moisture, which really makes it stand out. Carrot Cake slightly adapted from this recipe on Cooks.com 2 c (250 g) flour2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1 1/2 tsp salt2 tsp cinnamon2 c (400 g) sugar1 1/4 c (295…
Peel – {Double Chocolate Cupcakes}
Fumbling awkwardly with an orange, my hands fail me. It’s been a long day. I’m stressed, I’m a little overwhelmed and I’m doing my best to at least properly nourish myself despite my mood. Although absent of daylight and free from harsh overhead florescent bulbs, my room is far from dark. Quite the contrary; a…