M is for…. {A to Z Challenge 2018}

Marshmallows make my life better. They're delicious, fluffy, cute, whimsical, and come in all shapes and sizes. Marmalade - particularly orange marmalade - was something that captured my imagination as a child. See, I grew up with my mom reading Paddington Bear to me and Paddington always ate orange marmalade. (Spoiler Alert: It was better … Continue reading M is for…. {A to Z Challenge 2018}

K is for…. Cabbage? *cue quizzical look* {A to Z Challenge 2018}

Folks! #DreamComeTrue time. Today I have a vlog for y'all. I know, I know, it's Thursday, so that's kinda expected. But! Today's vlog is different. Today we have a cooking vlog, which is something I've literally wanted to do since before I wanted to be a writer. Amazing, right? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRS_XI5autQ&feature=youtu.be There are obviously areas I need to … Continue reading K is for…. Cabbage? *cue quizzical look* {A to Z Challenge 2018}

H is for Hawaiian Food {A to Z Challenge 2018}

This morning instead of sitting down to blog as planned, I headed down to the kitchen to make myself some breakfast. It was going to be a simple meal, but before I fully thought through what I was doing, I had bacon frying, onions, celery, and garlic simmering, and a pile of purple cabbage, cauliflower, … Continue reading H is for Hawaiian Food {A to Z Challenge 2018}

Efficiency in the Kitchen {A to Z Challenge 2018}

For newcomers: The A to Z Challenge is where a bunch of people blog throughout the month of April, choosing a certain theme and then posting with a corresponding letter for each day. The letter for today is.... Tips for Working in the Kitchen - Before you begin baking gather all the ingredients you need so you … Continue reading Efficiency in the Kitchen {A to Z Challenge 2018}

D is for Durian {A to Z Challenge 2018}

For newcomers: The A to Z Challenge is where a bunch of people blog throughout the month of April, choosing a certain theme and then posting with a corresponding letter for each day. Growing up, "picky eater" was the perfect way to describe my culinary tastes. My parents were big into us kids having a well-rounded palate (for … Continue reading D is for Durian {A to Z Challenge 2018}

C is for: Cream of Cauliflower Soup – Paleo Version! {A to Z Challenge 2018}

For newcomers: The A to Z Challenge is where a bunch of people blog throughout the month of April, choosing a certain theme and then posting with a corresponding letter for each day. I'm a writer, but in addition to writing (because let's face it, life happens to consist of more than words), I also cook. This … Continue reading C is for: Cream of Cauliflower Soup – Paleo Version! {A to Z Challenge 2018}

B is for: Baking, Flames, and Smoked Pie {A to Z Challenge 2018}

The people have spoken! Y'all, I'm excited to announce the theme for this year's A to Z Challenge is: And yes, we can all groan at the fact that I am actually making a lame pun with my last name. For newcomers: The A to Z Challenge is where a bunch of people blog throughout … Continue reading B is for: Baking, Flames, and Smoked Pie {A to Z Challenge 2018}