Getting Started with Natural Yeast
What we call “sourdough starter” can also be called natural yeast. Basically it’s a leavening (or raising) agent for making baked goods. A good sourdough starter can be used instead of powdered active dry yeast that you buy at the … Read More
Super Easy Sourdough Starter
If you’ve ever had a hard time finding baker’s yeast packets at your local grocery store, you may not realize you have another option. Sourdough starter! I’ve talked to a lot of people who have said, “Oh, we don’t like … Read More
Pretzel Dip
A few years ago, my mom brought us this magical cheese dip with a bag of Bugles. My first thought was, “Bugles? I don’t think I’ve ever eaten Bugles in my life!” But that dip turned out to be the … Read More
Homeschooling for Empty Nesters
I’m so grateful for all the free and low-cost resources available to us during this time! So many options for keeping the heart, mind, and body busy. Granted, there are still plenty of days when I can barely get myself … Read More
My Happy Place – for Now
During this time when Garret and I are sharing an office/studio/gym space, I find myself occasionally needing a break. Garret has been co-located or worked out of our home (when he owned his own business) for a couple of decades, … Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day
I recently took a cookie decorating class from Markie of Honey & Heart Cookie Co. I’m no stranger to icing cookies and Markie gave us so much praise and encouragement that I felt totally comfortable trying her recipes for cookies … Read More
Pie Crust Cookies
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is pie crust. The pies themselves are mostly, meh, for me. But pie crust! Now that can be turned into something amazing without having to add cooked fruit to it. Cooked … Read More
A Christmas Story
I love vintage ornaments. They have so many stories to tell! Recently I went with my mom and sister to Sweet Salvage in Phoenix and found so many lovely treasures! As usual, it’s hard to narrow them down to the best … Read More
Ema’s Blanket
My Grandma Eddie made all her grandkids crocheted blankets. I remember vividly the one she made when I was old enough to ask for specifics: It was white with lavender flowers and green leaves in granny squares. She taught me … Read More
Finding My Artistic Voice
I had the incredible opportunity recently to create a large-scale chalk art piece for the grand opening of our town’s new cemetery. I had not created a piece quite so large before and had a heckuva time “scaling it up” … Read More