I Am... Mini Everything Pretzel Dogs Recipe
Mini everything pretzel dogs to celebrate the days getting chillier! Every morning before we go to work, Mike and I get up early to take a morning walk together. It's kind of a new ritual Mike invented so I could start my day with something active and fun. We don't get a huge amount of light in our bedroom and I'm very susceptible to feeling gloomy with a lack of sunshine, so it's perfect for me. We get fresh air, a brisk walk, and plenty of morning sun. It makes me happy in a way that sets me up to have a great day.
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I Am... One Bowl Pumpkin Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting Recipe
Happy October! September flew by in a flash, but I don't care because I am ready for everything autumn and ALL the pumpkin and pumpkin spice things. Pumpkin spice is life and the spice must flow (heehee geeky Dune reference). There's pumpkin and pumpkin spice in these cupcakes so they're perfect for saying hello to October.
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I Am... Easy 6 Ingredient Vegan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
There's something so cozy about cinnamon buns. I don't know if it's the fact that you tuck them underneath a blanket (plastic wrap, really), waiting for them to take a little nap and rise, or if it's because the smell of cinnamon reminds me of fall foliage, but there's something about a warm tray of cinnamon buns that makes me feel the fall feels every time.
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I Am... Friday Finds: 9.22.17
Happy Fall! I can't believe it's finally here! I'm happy and sad at the same time because I hate the fact that summer ended, but YAY fall! I mean, it's decorative gourd season!
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I Am... Pumpkin Sage Lasagna Roll Up Pull Aparts
Fall is my favorite time for all the cozy comfort foods. Give me all the soups and stews and savory things full of carbs because you better believe I'm eating like I need to fatten up for the winter. Cold weather definitely makes me hungrier and when I'm hungry, only carbs will do.
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I Am... Budae Jjigae Korean Army Stew Recipe
It feels like fall has arrived and I have the perfect dish to get all warm and cozy with: Korean Army stew! I love anything soupy and stewy when it's cold, so a steaming pot of spicy goodness is just what the weather is begging for. The truth is, I've been wanting to make army stew forever, but it didn't seem quite right to do it in the middle of summer, so I patiently waited for just the littlest chill in the air.
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I Am... Friday Finds: 9.15.17
Friday Fall feels! I'm loving the little crisp chill in the air and the late afternoon sun. What I'm not digging is how early the sun is starting to set. But, the earlier nights and slightly colder weather are making me super excited to make all the cozy foods. I'm thinking cinnamon buns because they make the house all toasty and maybe some sort of stew? I also want to make pretzels for Oktoberfest!
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I Am... Sadaharu Aoki’s Matcha Azuki: a Recreated Recipe
This matcha azuki cake was amazing! I mean, how could it not be with six layers of deliciousness? I'm no baker, but there's something exciting about taking on a project, especially in the fall. So, even though I absolutely thought this would be a disaster, I went forward and decided to bake a matcha azuki entremet. I'm so happy that I did because it was surprisingly EASIER than baking a classic round layered frosted cake. And it was incredibly good.
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I Am... Maine Travel Diary 2017
We drove the New England Coast and absolutely LOVED it! It's always been an absolute dream of mine to summer in New England and it didn't disappoint. I'm so obsessed that I want to go back. Totally dreaming of being one of those families who has a summer home and goes every year to the same clam shacks and beaches. New England was dreamy in a way that I didn't know it would be. Everyone was really friendly and there was a definite on holiday kind of feel.
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I Am... What to Cook in September
The mornings are starting to get a little bit chillier and the sun is starting to set earlier and earlier. There's still a bunch of late summer produce at the store, but it's also time to start thinking about soups and stews! September is one of my favorite months (hello birthday month!) because of all the tail end summer and early fall produce. In season, right now: apples, blueberries, broccoli, cauliflower, cherries, corn, eggplant, green beans, jalapeños, peaches, potatoes, pumpkin, squash, tomatoes, and so many more. What are you guys looking forward to cooking in September?
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I Am... Friday Finds: 9.8.17
Fri-YAY! How is it the second Friday in September already?! I'm loving the (slightly) cooler weather and all the back-to-school feels. Call me a geek, but I love wandering the school supply section and seeing what's new and reminiscing about those familiar old school notebooks that they still sell. I may have even boughten some new pens, because everyone needs pens, right? Anyway, I'm extra excited about this weekend because it's my birthday! I'm kind of getting to the age where you shouldn't make a big deal out of it, but it's still nice to celebrate.
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I Am... Hong Kong Style Egg Tart Recipe
Do you ever pass by a Chinese bakery and are enticed in by the delicious smells wafting out the door? For me, what gets me every times is the tray of Hong Kong style egg tarts – cheerfully golden yellow egg custard in a crisp shortbread shell. Or, even better, when you're at dim sum and you order a fresh plate so they're warm and custardy and all the good things in life wrapped up in one handheld treat.
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