German Chocolate Cake Cookies

by Jennifer // October 2, 2016 // 9 Comments

Last weekend we ventured downtown to Denver’s Oktoberfest, where I consumed sausages, giant soft pretzels, and of course, glass steins brimming with Oktoberfest brew. With the beginning of October finally in full swing, and Oktoberfest fun fresh on my mind, I decided... Continue reading →

Mom comes to Denver: A Weekend of Eats

by Jennifer // September 23, 2016 // No Comments

Last weekend, my mom came to Denver, and it could not have been more perfect timing. A weekend full of retail therapy, restaurant therapy, and happy hour therapy was just what I needed after a chaotic week at work. Having not seen since her... Continue reading →

Dark Chocolate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pretzel Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting

by Jennifer // September 4, 2016 // 1 Comment

It’s always exciting to have visitors here in Denver, as being away from friends and family has certainly been the hardest adjustment about moving across the country. Lucky for us, we’ve already had a small handful of family and friends visit... Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

by Jennifer // July 31, 2016 // 3 Comments

Even though cupcakes aren’t necessarily my favorite dessert to eat (because, well, ice cream exists), I have come to realize that they are by far one of my favorite things to bake. I get overly excited about piping bags and frosting tips,... Continue reading →

Dark Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

by Jennifer // July 24, 2016 // 2 Comments

Teaching in a middle school over the past couple of years, I often find myself trying to recall my own time in junior high. Part of me hopes that through this type of reflection, I can better understand the unusual, awkward experiences... Continue reading →

Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake

by Jennifer // July 20, 2016 // No Comments

I don’t think I’ve celebrated a birthday with my older brother in over ten years. I vaguely remember going to a Brazilian meat-house with him for his 21st birthday. That means I was about 10 or 11 at the time, and... Continue reading →

Denver, Week 1: I think I’m in love

by Jennifer // July 10, 2016 // 1 Comment

Although it was extremely difficult saying goodbye to our family and friends as we left Connecticut last weekend, my fiancé and I could not have been more excited for our long-awaited adventure out West. After a three-day stop in Chicago, where... Continue reading →

Slutty Brownies

by Jennifer // June 20, 2016 // 1 Comment

Surprise, surprise. It was one of those times when I couldn’t decide what to bake. Brownies or cookies, or something with Oreo? I decided to save myself some time and just put them all together in a brownie pan and... Continue reading →

The Perfect Guacamole

by Jennifer // May 17, 2016 // No Comments

Several years back, I watched a girl I worked with at school cut an avocado in half and proceed to eat the entire thing with a spoon for lunch. I thought it was so unusual and truly bizarre. In fact,... Continue reading →

Berry Smoothie Bowl

by Jennifer // May 14, 2016 // 2046 Comments

As the end of the school year approaches, and with our move to Colorado coming in less than two months (eeeek!) , it feels as though every upcoming weekend until the move is jam-packed. There are reports to write, boxes to... Continue reading →