Desserts for Easter

Okay, so I'm not a practicing Christian... I'm more like a secular melting pot of puritanical traditions - one Hasidic grandmother and one Quaker - with a vicious anti-authority streak, a master's degree in religion & philosophy, and a spiritual commitment to Martin Buber. That being said, I love holidays. I'll celebrate them all. Holidays are a great way to break up the year so it doesn't pass in a blur of drudgery and isolation. It's a time to pause, connect, and enjoy. While I'd prefer to celebrate the Spring in some precursor pagan manner, I'll take what I can get. So Yay, Jesus isn't dead or whatever. Let's eat some cupcakes!

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

These might win out just because they are adorably pink and I'm trying to avoid chocolate due to the neurological condition. And, they're adorably pink. The color scheme really sets each holiday for me.

Tuscaloosa Tollhouse Pie

Maybe I'll pretend I'm not avoiding chocolate... just for as longs as it takes to eat this pie, the delicious cookie-like pie.

Easter Marshmallow Bark

Super easy and cute. Sometimes, that is all I want in life... when it's time to up the dose (kidding).

Homemade Peeps

Peeps are almost synonymous with Easter for me but they probably cause cancer or something. Better to make them at home and enjoy the splendor of childhood traditions without all the creepy additives.

Monday Project:: Valentine's Day!!

    Valentine's Day has long been one of my favorite holidays. I love red and pink and hearts and flowers and chocolate and love. Gross, I know, but it's true so why lie? Anyhoo, with all the packing going on there has been little time for gearing up for the holiday this year.
     My fella and I decided that we should have a nice quiet evening at bluehouse this year because it is our third (and final) V-Day in our first home together. I like to try and plan ahead with my partner for the holiday because I've always been of the mind that it sucks for dudes to have to plan some fancy event and make the arrangements and usually pay for the whole thing. I like to, at least, start a conversation about what we might do so my boyfriend doesn't feel stranded on his own little island in a sea of my expectations. Give the man a paddle or something.
   Being super strapped for cash with the move, I am planning on some homemade goodies for Valentine's Day this year. Who knows if I'll even have access to a kitchen in the coming week so I better throw in a fabulous home-cooked meal as well... or not.

This right here might be my winner.

I make a mean rise krispies treat.

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If only I had the time...

a mini jar of pie?!!

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A little weird and a lot of love,

I'm about these homemade candy jars.

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Chocolate Pomegranate Bark, 

full of antioxidants and CHOCOLATE! 

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Of course, we can't forget the homemade card.

My favorite part of the holiday... maybe.

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Buy Nothing Holiday!!

I pledge to purchase no new items for the holiday season.

That's right, folks. I've officially committed myself to a buy nothing Christmas. The pressure is almost overwhelming! There are only 31 days til Christmas (for an up-to-the-second counter head here). If I plan on hand making all my presents I better get my tuckus in gear! I'll post some of my projects in the coming weeks. Some crafting is upon us, I can guarantee it.