i'd rather be baking

Whew. Things are getting busy over here. Summer is happening. Here’s how we’re living (and eating):

We picked our first strawberries of the year! I have about eight zillion of them and need to bake something. Any ideas?

A few days ago I discovered this mint bush, which has descended upon my yard. I have no idea where it came from.

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A couple of weekends ago we ran away to Seattle. It was one of those times when we were both exhausted and stressed, and it was either the perfect time to leave for the weekend or the worst timing ever. But we’d made the plan, the dogs were booked at the kennel (which we made it to about five minutes before closing time), so we got in the car and went for it.

Ruby was STOKED.

We stayed at the Sorrento Hotel and completely loved it. The fact that they upgraded us to a suite didn’t hurt. We’ll be back.

The fact that they had french press coffee in the room didn’t hurt either. Where has this been all my life?!

Pike Place Market…you have my heart. We could have easily eaten every meal of the weekend there, and we came pretty close.

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…you go outside.

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I’m in the midst of projects and cookie fails…whoops. I hate it when that happens. So, today I’m sharing five of my current favorite things…it’s a homework assignment from Joy and Tracy! This is totally a thing and I’m all over it.

Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter. I have no words. Have you tried this yet? If you don’t have a TJ’s nearby (I’m sad for you), I’m told that Biscoff Spread is similar. This totally tastes like graham crackers and it’s equally delicious straight out of the jar and on anything you can think of…including Cheez-Its. Don’t ask me how I know.

Essie’s Turquoise & Caicos and Tart Deco. I have equally undying love for them both! I realize it may be a bit strange to feel so strongly about nail polish…but there you have it.

Another recent TJ’s favorite is this Soy Milk Creamer. I stir a generous amount of this into my coffee every morning and can almost pretend I’m drinking a latte. It’s creamy and delicious (and free of scary chemicals)!

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Hello friends! This week I’ve spent a lot of time like this…

…a.k.a. on airplanes. I spent a few lovely days visiting my family in Arkansas! It was great. My sister and I made these and they were devoured in record time. But now I’m back and it’s nearly the weekend!

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