Salted Caramel Heath Crunch Cookies
As a teacher, I have learned a great deal over the course of three years. One of the most important lessons that I have experienced has been the power of listening. Lending an ear to a frustrated...
View ArticleCucumber Ginger Soda
With the weather getting warmer, I am always looking for beverages that will cool me down and really satisfy my taste buds. I tend to stray away from sugary fruit punches and cavity-inducing sodas. In...
View ArticleDark Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Let’s play the word association game. Have you ever played this? In high school, my best friend and I used to find ways to destress after hours of homework. There were several activities that we...
View ArticleCinnamon Raisin Granola
Do you ever have those days when you want to eat everything in sight? I’m describing the yesterday version of myself. I was ravenous. There is no explanation to why I wanted to eat like a pac-man....
View ArticleTravel Talk With Miss Scrambled Egg
I’m going to take my apron off today and talk to you about my travels in the past few months. Is that okay with everyone? Hopefully it is! I promise I’ll be back to share with you some super exciting...
View ArticleBanana Split Baked French Toast
Summer is quickly approaching and I can hardly wait. One of the perks of being an educator is the summer vacation. Although I have a part time job at Starbucks, in the summer months, I mostly sleep in...
View ArticleVanilla Birthday Cupcakes
I think I’m losing my mind. It’s close to the end of the school year, and I have about a million things to celebrate. Seriously gang, my stepsister is marrying one rad dude, which means I get to attend...
View ArticleCherry Almond Smoothie
I can’t believe how fast this weekend went by. There have been such a range of emotions this weekend from nervous to blissfully happy to utterly sad. My brain is on “do” mode. In other words, I’m going...
View ArticleGG’s Famous Snickerdoodles
On this early morning in June, I want to discuss some individuals who are near and dear to my heart: my grandmothers. I have two fabulous grandmothers who are some of the most lively and experienced...
View ArticleMexican Pasta Salad
“The space between the tears we cry is the laughter that keeps us coming back for more.” As most of you beautiful people know, this week has been one of celebration as well as grief. As I am preparing...
View ArticleCucumber Tomato Salad
It finally feels like summer! I do have one more week of school, but this past weekend was full of summertime activities like the Dave Matthews Band Concert on Friday night, strawberry picking and...
View ArticleStrawberry Coconut Cream Cheese Bread
Strawberry season is in full swing here in Connecticut. Last weekend, my boyfriend and I visited a local farm to pick our own strawberries. It was hot, so hot that I was sweating profusely. Not cute....
View ArticleLemon S’mores Bars
Yesterday, I attended a local music festival near my hometown. It rained all morning and we feared that we’d be stuck in a wet, windy disaster, but by 2 o’clock p.m. the sun was shining and the breeze...
View ArticleTravel Talk: Part II With Miss Scrambled Egg
Summer is absolutely the time for fireworks, cookouts, and relaxation. There’s nothing better than kicking back on an inflatable raft and lounging in the pool all afternoon; however, for me, the summer...
View ArticleCrustless Caprese Quiche
After a full week of celebrating summer in all the festivities that come along with vacation, my body needs a little bit of a break. Does your body ever crave vegetables and fruits? Mine does...
View ArticlePatriotic Sugar Cookies
Who’s excited for the weekend? This gal definitely is! Unlike most Americans who luckily get to enjoy a three day weekend starting tomorrow, I will be serving the coffee to frantic party-hosting people...
View ArticleRoasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip
A few years ago, I was an extremely picky eater. I said no to everything including sweet potatoes, squash, red onions, hummus, and avocados. Quite a few things have changed over those years. I’ve...
View ArticleChunky Homemade Salsa
When I was a freshman in college, I had this terrible Sociology class. No one understood our professor’s thick accent. Most of the students in the class were seniors and needed one last general...
View ArticleBerry Quinoa Salad Cups
A couple of weeks ago, I was caught off guard when I received one specific email. We were still on vacation in Maine (take me back!) and I wasn’t furiously checking my phone as much as I do when I’m...
View ArticleChocolate Peanut Butter Banana Granola
I’ve probably said this before, but breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Snack time is a close second, but I can’t resist a slice of french toast or a Greek Omelette. Ever! At the age of six, my...
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