Figuring it out, one fail at a time.
Two words reached out and grabbed me when I found this recipe for Jelly Donut Cupcakes – Donut and Jelly. Being from Round Rock, home of the world famous Round Rock Donuts, I know a thing or two about amazing donuts. And I love them. I mean, who could resist the Texas Sized Round Rock Donut? Amiright? But [...]
For the purpose of this post, please take note of the following: I live in Texas. Texas summers can be brutal, in terms of the heat. Even though it’s May, summer has already started here. Cold drinks make the Texas heat more bearable. I’ve started making protein shakes for lunch because they’re quick, easy, filling [...]
I told you I made approximately a metric TON of cupcakes for my mom’s graduation. No, seriously. I did. Seriously. I made these chocolate lovelies, and I made gluten-free lemon blueberry cupcakes from this cookbook. So far I have made two recipes from it and would say I’m batting 500 (for those of you who [...]
I often go to bed earlier than my better half. Jared is most definitely a night owl, while I turn into a pumpkin at approximately 9 p.m. If I’m on the couch, I start to fall asleep. If I’m in bed, I fall asleep. If I’m standing up…you get the picture. Every. Time. So it’s no [...]
I grew up listening to Eric Clapton. My parents would listen to his Unplugged CD (probably a tape, actually) while they were making supper. I can’t help but smile every time I hear a Clapton song. I suggest listening to this and cooking – it soothes the soul. No matter what kind of day you’re having, Clapton can [...]
