gettin figgy wit it.

I had my very first fresh fig just one month ago, can you believe that?

It was pretty good, though I've been hard-pressed to find a fruit that I don't like. The thing is, I think I prefer them dried! That chew and the concentrated flavor is tough to top.

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a little veganization

You'd think that with the rise in popularity of vegan diets, people would know by now how to pronounce the word.

But no, I still get requests for vay-gan cakes and vej-an pies. That's okay though--at least these folks are trying to be accommodating to the needs of their friends and family.

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there's no place like home (and a giveaway)

I'm so proud of my Southern heritage, and a lot of that has to do with food.

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sugar and spice...

...and a few more things that are nice*.

*But not all things nice. Come on--let's be realistic here.

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a little grace in the mixing bowl

You GUYS. Taste of Home has a feature called the Mixing Bowl in which they share information about bloggers they love. This month, they love me! Check it out on newstands starting either today or tomorrow!

If you're interested, here's the link to the pie included in the write-up.

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crinkle lines

I'm halfway into my 30th year now. I need to be coming to terms with the fact that there are several things that I used to be able to do that aren't so easy now. Plus, my bumps and bruises hurt more and don't heal as quickly. I also have to accept that I can't pull out every gray hair I spot and that those little wrinkles around my eyes won't be going away. Like, ever.

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speaking of nostalgia

I rarely eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches anymore, but when I do, I most definitely feel like a kid again.

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