honey

Thinking about grace while cooking granola bars (tip: skip butter, more honey).

"Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body." (Proverbs 6:24)

the little chef

Last Friday, my neighbors and I attempted to get these supposedly irresistible, most incredible, unbelievable croissants from The Little Chef, a tiny bakery hidden in downtown Princeton. Epic fail because he wasn't open (still not sure why). The next day, my neighbor tried again. While entering the store, Kristine passed a lady, went to the counter, and the owner informed her that he sold the last three croissants to the woman who just left. And then Kristine mobbed the girl, took her croissants, and we ate them (just kidding).

Determined, we tried again today. Up and ready at 8:15 with a cute eighth month old baby. Even though Kristine and I had to wait for an hour, we had the most incredible, fresh, delicious almond croissants we've ever encountered. Who am I kidding? I've never had a freshly made croissant.

Plain, chocolate, peach, almond, didn't really realize croissants had different flavors and fillings. The croissant above is raspberry filled. I brought it home for Logan. Ten wife points. Nice way to start the weekend.

doily

Doily cookies & diy doily bowl. Genius, right?

(doily cookies via wide open spaces via tara sloggett, doily bowl via creative comforts)

apple pie

This pretty much sums up my weekend. It's a little piece of home I can make wherever I am. Takes me back to that same good feeling over and over again. Really, baking pies makes our apartment continue to grow into our first home.

ficelle, tomato & goat cheese

This is my favorite quick sandwich for lunch. It tastes like something from Olives, a cute soup, salad, and sandwich place in downtown Princeton. Only this costs like two dollars (probably less) opposed to seven.

Use your favorite french bread. I used ficelle bread from Trader's Joe. Lightly brush bread with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, dried basil, and dried orengo. Broil in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Top with sliced roma tomatoes and goat cheese crumbles.

Nom, nom, so good. What's your favorite quick lunch?