Fall (or Autumn) is my favorite season for so many reasons. The season makes me feel welcomed and comfortable. The cooler air, the wind, the beautiful colors of the trees, the opportunity to wear scarfs, flannel, boots, and of course more excuses to cook and bake. And the smells are warm and inviting (who doesn't like…
Little Norway and The Emerald City
Last week at this time I was rushing around Pikes Place in the Emerald City. Dodging around Seattle tourists, I tried to find the perfect bouquets to decorate the ceremony and reception space for my brother's wedding. It had been a year and a half since I had gotten the chance to see my favorite…
Mocha Oreo Cupcake Brownies
Luke sends me text or emails anytime there is an event at work in which I have the opportunity to provide some wonderful baked goodies. It is a great chance for me to try a new recipe but get rid of more than half of it before we are tempted to eat them all. A…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
This year these Greenes decided to celebrate the green-wearing holiday at home. Still I thought I'd share a little of it with all of you: Hoping everyone has a great St. Patrick's Day ! What are your plans to celebrate?
Coffee Creamer Simplified
I love coffee. I mean I went to college in Seattle what would you expect? But I like my drip coffee with a little liquid creamer in it. Not so much that you can't tell it's coffee anymore but enough so that it's not black. Over the years I have bought every brand and flavor…
I miss my old life
I miss my old life . . . but l enjoy my new one It’s funny what you think you’ll miss versus what you actually do. When I was eighteen away at college I missed my friends, my house, and my parents. But this is a whole different type of homesickness. I miss my old…