The PB&J is a classic lunch sandwich. I’m a huge fan. I ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches all through my elementary school years. And I still do today — usually on English muffins, though. My jelly of choice: Concord Grape. I haven’t strayed too far from this staple, but I also love homemade jams […]
I have a confession to make; I’ve never had tofu. As a formerly picky eater, it always kind of scared me. In an effort to cook new foods this year — which isn’t really a goal or resolution, just something I want to do on occasion — I figured why not start off 2016 with […]
The apple trees in my front yard have been rather bountiful this year. From just four bushels, my mom has made dozens of jars of applesauce and apple pie filling. And with more apples still on the tree, I’m trying to find different ways to use them. In my opinion, it’s a little too cold for […]
As a kid, after a night of trick-or-treating on Halloween, I would take my candy, sort it out, and make designs on the floor—a Hershey’s Kiss was my outline of choice. I’d then sit in the middle and contemplate which piece to eat first while making my stash last as long as possible. I’ll admit I […]
Football season is finally in full swing. Right now I’m undefeated in all three of my fantasy football leagues. And my alma mater, the University of Utah Utes are currently sitting at 4–0 and No. 10 in the AP Top 25 Poll. This means I’ll be spending a lot of time on the couch…eating — […]
Except for a few days in late June/early July, it hasn’t been a terribly hot summer here in Utah. I have a rule of not turning my oven on if it’s above 90 degrees — luckily I haven’t had to follow my rule much. This means I get to bake more. It’s also zucchini season. Unfortunately, […]