This morning when I dropped my 1st grader off at school, I watched him from my car window until I could see him no more.  It was raining out so he had his rain jacket with a hood on and was holding his umbrella above his head.  He was walking fast to escape the rain Continue Reading …

After I had my first baby, several friends brought over meals during the following week.  One of those meals arrived with a box of chocolates.  On the card was written, “every woman who just gave birth deserves a box of chocolate”.  Well, I couldn’t have agreed more! This little rule is one that I have never forgotten.  When I am Continue Reading …

This is truly the richest most decadent brownie I have ever eaten.  It is best paired with a cold glass of milk and even better topped with vanilla ice cream :)  The Baked Brownie 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 11.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao) 1 cup unsalted butter 1½ Continue Reading …