Entertaining, Food, Joyful Living

Come at Me, Winter: It’s Hygge Time

Bonjour! It’s officially autumn. The leaves changing colors. I got out my thick socks from Vermont, my cuddly blanket from Germany, and my hot chocolate mug. (What, you don’t have a dedicated hot chocolate mug? Mais pourquoi?) In This Post Sliding into Winter Embracing Winter Even Though It's the Worst How to Hygge Sliding into… Continue reading Come at Me, Winter: It’s Hygge Time

Food, Recipes

Recipe: Maple-Carrot “Pupcakes”

"Be a cupcake in a world full of muffins." - Anonymous Bonjour! In honor of Le Chien's second birthday, I decided to continue my foray into pet-friendly baking. As summer rolls into fall, I feel the call to bake even more acutely than normal. Baking brings me a lot of pleasure and honors my commitment… Continue reading Recipe: Maple-Carrot “Pupcakes”

Food, Organic, Recipes

Recipe: Pumpkin-Peanut Butter Dog Treats

"I’d say I'm about one cookie away from being happy." - Snoopy Bonjour! Baking and cooking are two activities that enhance my personal joie de vivre. Since I became a dog mom, I have always wanted to experiment with baking dog treats, but have been too skeptical to try. In fact, Le Chien's favorite word… Continue reading Recipe: Pumpkin-Peanut Butter Dog Treats