I’m not sure I’m capable of thinking the word “pancakes” in English. Literally every single time (and I’m not using literally incorrectly here), I say “panqueques” in my head. Spanish for pancakes. PANQUEQUES! Even when I write myself a note, or label a file on my computer, if it’s for pancakes, it’s most definitely labeled:…
Cakes
Oatmeal Flax Blueberry Muffins
We really love the house we’re living in right now. It’s minutes away from Derek’s office, spacious, has a beautiful sunroom, huge garage, MASSIVE closets, big ol’ yard, brand new oven, etc. Even though we were bummed to have to move last summer (from the cutest little house EVER), we’ve really enjoyed it here. Today…
Chocolate Pecan Torte (Gluten Free)
With less than two months before blast-off, we’re finally starting to think (seriously) about the logistics of this move. We’re getting rid of anything we no longer need, use, or want, but then are putting the rest of our stuff in storage here in Bozeman. The one big thing we needed to take care of:…
Chocolate Coconut Milk Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Holy long title, right? Sorry ’bout it. I just couldn’t ignore the multi-faceted AWESOME of these cupcakes! They seriously are amazing. And… dairy free! If you should care about such things. I had a birthday yesterday. I’m not a huge birthday-celebrator, but I have taken this particular birthday as a kind of “new year” marker….
Lemon Zucchini Loaf
I feel like Montana is getting away with a serious weather crime right now. Everyone else is suffering crazy cold temperatures, and we’re here in balmy 20-40 F weather! I didn’t think it was possible for Atlanta to be colder than Bozeman… but apparently it is! Crazy polar vortex! I have a few cold-weather soups…
Pecan Brown Butter Brownies {Gluten Free}
Thanksgiving is sneaking up on me. I thought, mistakenly, that there was another week before Thanksgiving week… there isn’t. All of a sudden we’re rapidly approaching a VACATION! HALLELUJAH. I have no real reason to feel this way, but I’m totally ready for a break. I’m excited to go home (!!) and see my family…
Light and Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake
I’m having serious issues with breakfast. For some reason, lately, I just can’t bring myself to make it! You guys know I LOVE LOVE LOVE breakfast. I’m all about trying different breakfast things — breakfast quinoa, stuffed french toast, pancakes — but lately my mornings look like this: wake up, lay in bed, drink the…
Flourless Chocolate Cardamom Torte
I told you I was on a cardamom kick. How have I *just* discovered how brilliant this spice is!? Seriously: I want to put it in e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. This cake has been floating around pinterest for a while and immediately grabbed my attention. I know I love flourless chocolate tortes, and usually make them as my…
Chai Apple Pie
I was told there would be snow. Substantial snow, for the last two days. They predicted 3-6 inches here in town, and 6-12 in the mountains. What actually happened? A dusting down here, and TWO inches in the mountains. WHAAT!? Yes, I’m disappointed. I was really excited to wake up to a white world for…
Bourbon Cardamom Banana Bread
Last week I told you how I was slowly organizing my life — at least digitally. Well. Now we’re moving into the physical realm: magazines. I don’t even know how I started receiving magazines, but somehow I did! A few of them I like to read, Runners World (don’t judge!), Food & Wine, the occasional…
Banana Almond Meal Pancakes + a GIVEAWAY
Time to get EXCITED!! Apparently September is Better Breakfast Month — aimed at helping people make smarter choices for breakfast foods. When California Almond contacted me about helping promote Better Breakfast Month, and their Better Breakfast Challenge (more on that in a minute!), I was REALLY excited — I already love almonds, and Derek and…
Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Bars
Well, that’s a mouthful! Literally. You’re going to be shoving these in five at a time, so don’t expect to get much chatting done if you take these to your afternoon tea. Not gonna happen! This weekend was a last minute stay-at-home weekend, mostly because I had a meltdown about all the stuff I had…
Cinnamon-Sugar Pumpkin Muffins
People keep reminding me that it’s not technically fall yet. I’m not an idiot — I know fall doesn’t start until later this month; however, um, I live in Montana. Fall is basically September and October, and a few snowfalls during that period is NOT uncommon. So cut me some slack, okay?! I’ve been wearing…
Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts with Spiced Maple Glaze
I told you I cracked open the pumpkin! I really had planned to wait until last Friday, but Thursday rolled around and I was REALLY excited about some pumpkin doughnuts. I couldn’t wait!! Everyone was posting pictures of pumpkin spice lattes, blah blah blah, I just had to get on the train. Let me tell…
Oat Flour Brownies (Gluten Free)
If you are looking for other gluten free desert recipes take a look at my 15 Easy Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes post! The universe must have really been listening to me on Wednesday, because it delivered some serious fall weather AND I LOVE IT. Big thunder storms, cooler temperatures — enough so that I actually got out…
Lemon, Ricotta, Almond Meal Cake (Gluten-free)
Maybe I claimed I was doing this last week, but this week I REALLY am getting back to work. I took last week at half speed — sleeping a lot, not really cooking anything of note, cleaning up after the wedding (which I still have much more to do!), etc. I decided you fine folks…