Happy Christmas Eve! I just wanted to pop in quickly to share a recipe for an awesome holiday treat I made Saturday night. As I mentioned earlier, I had an itch to bake because Saturday was quite chilly by Florida standards. I concocted the following Christmas treat as I snuggled up in a blanket to watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation by a warm, crackling fire. The following … Continue reading »
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Peanut Butter Banana French Toast
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . .” This morning was a little chilly on Florida’s west coast, which triggered my craving for a warm and comforting breakfast. I was going to make a batch of peanut butter banana custard oats, but digging my fork into a pile of egg-battered bread covered in maple syrup and topped … Continue reading »
(Almost) Grownup Lunchbox Series: Goodbye D.C.
Friday marked my last day as a Washington, D.C. intern. Although I’m excited to return home to Florida for the holidays, I can’t seem to pull myself away from the city and its charm. Every day I walk down through the streets trying to take it all in – the monuments, the metro, the chilly weather and just the energy in general. Despite … Continue reading »
(Almost) Grownup Lunchbox – Hurricane Sandy Edition
I leave Florida for Washington, D.C., and a hurricane womps the Northeast? What are the chances of that happening? Pretty high I guess. Thanks Hurricane Sandy (a.k.a. Frankenstorm, Snowicane, etc.) Even though I’m not going to work tomorrow and possibly the next few days, the rest of you might not be so lucky. Don’t worry … Continue reading »
Strawberry JELL-O Cake
When you imagine JELL-O cake, you probably think of some strange gelatin dessert that bounces back and forth when you poke it with a fork. Or, you might picture JELL-O served with cake on the side. If any of these images pop into your head, you are dead wrong! This cake is like strawberry shortcake…on drugs. I’m a chocoholic, … Continue reading »
