Cake

Sometimes I think that Chad might be from another planet. And I’m not talking about that Men are from Mars crap.

Growing up, my sisters and I had a favorite book. I’m not sure my brothers ever cared much about it, though I KNOW it lived in the giant book basket that was perched next to the hearth, and I’m sure my mom must have read it to them. My mom read us lots of books. …

Sooooo… this cake feels like an end of summer party. I think it’s because of the sprinkles. And the freezing. I actually made it way way way back in August for my brother-in-law’s birthday. My family is slightly obsessed with funfetti.

Blackberry Skillet Cake is an easy, old fashioned buttermilk cake recipe studded with fresh blackberries. Such a perfect summer dessert! This is an EASY recipe. Like the easiest of easy. And yet, it’s still super delicious, just slightly sweet, and the natural fruit really gets to shine, so really it’s my favorite sort of thing …

Citrus Cake starts with a box cake mix. It’s the best way to use up citrus fruit that might have gone past its prime. Tangerines, lemons, grapefruit, Meyer lemons … all are welcome in this easy citrus cake recipe with cream cheese icing. Major Update January 2018: This is one of the very first posts …

I am the MASTER of procrastination. Just ask my mom— she will totally confirm that. My brother Michael and I have made an art form out of putting things off until the very last second and still doing a dang fine job. I think my sister Stephanie mastered this skill in college. We have passed this …

I need some chocolate after a go-round with not only a finance company but a bank in the last 24 hours. I’m gonna go ahead and guess that the policies put forth by these entities and agencies are a big chunk of the reason people are camped out in front of banks and institutions of wealth across the …