Happy fall! I am sure you’re thinking, “Umm, raspberries are so summer, and so not fall. Why this recipe now?” Well, I did make these bars in mid-July, when raspberries in the Pacific Northwest are abundant. And I did start writing this post right after I made them. Then we…
4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. In the Pacific Northwest, it seems to mark a turning point in the weather. It’s like summer has now officially arrived. (Although more times than not, we have low 70-degree weather and FREEZE watching the fireworks.) Another reason I love this…
It is no secret that I love chocolate and peanut butter. They make a perfectly sweet pairing. I have many recipes on this blog that incorporate the two, and I feel you can never have too much of a good thing. Today’s recipe is no exception. These bars are great…
My break officially started today. I worked extra hours this past week so I wouldn’t have to bring any essay grading or lesson planning home, so today felt especially sweet knowing it truly is a break. Today was low key, with no to-do agenda, because, hey! I have two weeks!…
Well, spring has definitely sprung. Our magnolia trees have started blooming and the daphnia is sweetly perfuming our backyard. When I take my early morning walks before work, (and I mean like 5:30 early!), I hear the melody of a chorus of birds. Nature is clearly coming back to life…
It’s been the perfect weekend to do indoor things. While the weather has been sunny here, it has been windy and cold. Although I normally don’t like wind when the weather is cold, I welcomed it this weekend because it has blown all the leaves off the roof. Which, honestly,…
Happy fall! Autumn in the Pacific Northwest was turning out to be really nice, with 60-70 degree days and lots of sunshine. Then the rain and wind dumped yesterday and I woke up to my driveway and backyard covered in leaves and branches on the ground. As we were pulling…
I am sure you have noticed this already, but why is it that retailers and grocery stores like to be one step ahead of the season? In late August, Costco had Halloween costumes for sale. I was back last weekend picking up glasses for my hubby, (who is struggling with…
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