It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Not so much outside, because in San Diego every day looks like mid-June. But I put up a tiny string of lights and set out my Christmas snow globe. Plus I’m freezing right now. So, it’s basically Christmas!!! I live in a shoebox-sized apartment, and it’s not […]
Spiced Candied Nuts
Hi there! Let me introduce you to my new best friend. Her name is Spiced Candied Nuts. These little nuts are so insanely delicious I burned my tongue eating them right off the baking sheet. And believe me, I don’t care. After the initial burn I just kept going back for more. (Did I mention […]
Mint Oreo Chocolate Bark
I live 14 (!!!) miles from the closest Dairy Queen. And last night I was craving an Oreo Mint Blizzard in the worst way. But I knew driving that far—on the freeway, no less—just to get an ice cream fix would take my occasional self-loathing to new heights. So I made this instead. And oh […]
Cranberry-Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Glaze and Pecans
Oh, muffins. I so much love muffins. Living in San Diego means not much in the way of seasons. Every day is blue-skied, sunshiny perfection. It’s paradise—unless you actually like seasons. So when I took Goldie for our pre-breakfast walk yesterday I was sorta shocked to feel an actual nip in the air. The kind […]
White Chocolate, Salted Almond, and Toffee Popcorn
Green and yellow green and yellow green and yellow. . .I’m singing to myself. (But I’m singing about the Oregon Ducks, not Green Bay. Sorry for any confusion.) Isn’t fall glorious? Boot-and-sweater weather, colorful trees, and—of course—it’s FOOTBALL SEASON!!!!! I am a lifelong Oregon Ducks fan and even though we aren’t having the greatest season, […]