Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

I saw the most beautiful lollipops on Pinterest a few years ago. Even though I knew I'd probably never make them, I pinned the recipe because the pictures were so beautiful. Making hard candy is an ex...

I saw a meme yesterday that said: "The 4th of July is over, It's time to decorate for Fall, Buy your Christmas gifts, And by the way, Happy New Year!" There's so much truth in that, isn't there? We ru...

If there's one thing I can count on in my garden, it's that I will have an overabundance of zucchini and blueberries. I'm not complaining, mind you. They're probably the most versatile ingredients to ...

Are you in the midst of raising teens or pre-teens? It can be like tiptoeing through a mine field, can't it? One minute they are sweet and fun to be around and the next their attitude drives you crazy...

Rhubarb in brownies? That's just weird. Which is why, of course I had to print out the recipe. I love weird. My daughter and I both have rhubarb plants (I have three). She hides rhubarb stalks in my p...

Stephanie just did a video blog showing what her average day looks like.  I am in awe of all she gets done in a day!  Stephanie is one of my favorite people on the planet, but our lives coul...

"Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants." Deuteronomy 32:2 Aren't those words beautiful? They're like a lovely poe...

Father's Day is almost here! I don't know about the dads in your family, but my husband and sons-in-law love to barbecue and smoke meat. These cupcakes are a perfect addition to their Father's Day cel...

Have you ever roasted radishes? Neither had I. In fact, the whole idea sounded weird to me. Radishes are crisp little things that you add to salads. Why would I roast them? It turns out that roasting ...

I saw a meme the other day that made me laugh. It said that when people tell you to practice self-care, it just adds another thing to your to-do list. Then, you get to feel guilty about two things at ...