• Why I Took the MRT (Mediator Release Test) and a Health Update

    Tuesday, April 21, 2015

    Hey! Hi. I forgot how much I love writing in this space. I’ve taken quite the hiatus from blogging (#noregrets) but so much has happened in my journey to healing that I felt like I needed to write it all down. Get it out of my head and make sense of it, you know? Let’s […]

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  • Healthier Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Giants

    Friday, October 10, 2014

    Hold on to your hats, people! I actually captured a photograph of something edible. Something delicious. Something for YOU! You guys, I have to confess that I have been mentally opposed to #pumpkiningallthethings this season. It could be because I took a beach vacation at the end of September, or maybe because the food industry […]

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  • Gloria.

    Wednesday, July 23, 2014

    This girl! Gloria Katherine (after her grandma) came on the scene at 1:37PM on May 30. Easiest labor yet for me- after a morning chiropractor visit and a quick stop for a cheeseburger, we got to the birth center and she was born within the hour. We have been soaking up all the baby sweetness […]

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  • Life Lately.

    Thursday, May 22, 2014

    Hey, nuggets! It’s been a while. Things I’ve been up to: Growing a tiny human person Keeping 2 additional small human people alive Going to a bazillion doctor/chiropractor appointments Wrapping everything in tortillas Occasional blogging at MPMK Not blogging here, ha! Doing weird nesting stuff like sewing crib sheets late into the night Eating all […]

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  • 21 Day Sugar Detox, Week Two Observations

    Thursday, March 20, 2014

    We have since finished up with the 21DSD, but I wanted to keep you updated on our journey and how things went. Here are my major observations from week two on the 21 Day Sugar Detox: Our cravings and moods were much improved! We got used to eating the allowed foods and didn’t seem to be […]

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Feb
9

YWPWT: Oops!

To all my You Want Pies with That? participants, my regrets! I’m working on starting a cupcake business and have been up to my elbows in cupcakes lately! My mind has been there, and I forgot about my Literary pie until it was too late! Sorry, Mary- I really did want to do this challenge!

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Feb
7

Test Kitchen: Cupcakes Galore!

Remember the last post, where I said I was thinking about opening a cupcake bakery? Well, I’m really thinking about it. So much so, that I’ve inquired about becoming a vendor at Dayton’s 2nd Street Market and started testing recipes. Hopefully my tasters will continue to help over the next few weeks.. they were a […]

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Feb
4

Cupcake Love: What’s Your Favorite?

So I’m thinking about starting a business. A cupcake bakery, actually. Nothing’s set in stone yet, but I did a little cupcake brainstorming. Okay, actually, a lot of cupcake brainstorming. I came up with tons of variations, some have been done, some are new, some are regional. Please comment with any feedback on the names […]

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Feb
3

Tuesdays with Dorie: World Peace Cookies

I truly believe these cookies could bring world peace. Dorie is not kidding with this title! The secret deliciousness comes from this trifecta (in my opinion): the sea salt, the chocolate chunks and the butter. They combine, along with a few other tasty ingredients, to create a melt-in-your-mouth, sweet-yet-salty, perfectly textured treat. I don’t know […]

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Feb
2

SIXBURGH!!

You may or may not know this, but I am a HUGE Pittsburgh Steelers fan. I was brought up on the black and gold. Last night was incredible – one of the greatest football games I’ve ever seen. Congratulations to the best team in the NFL, the first team to have SIX Lombardi trophies! Pittsburgh, […]

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Jan
29

Savory Snow Day: French Onion Soup

Oh, how I love french onion soup. I absolutely adore it. It’s definitely in my top five favorite soups, if not my favorite. Anyway- I finally got around to making it here in Dayton. I made a different version in the past, but I think I like this one better. This recipe is based on […]

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Jan
29

Daring Bakers: Tuiles

I’m so glad I got to participate in the January Daring Bakers challenge! This month’s challenge is brought to us by Karen of Bake my Day and Zorra of 1x umruehrenn bitte aka Kochtopf. They have chosen Tuiles from The Chocolate Book by Angelique Schmeink, Nougatine and Chocolate Tuiles from Michael Roux and Savory Tuiles […]

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Jan
28

Opa! Greek Greens Pie and my 100th Post!

100 posts went by so fast! I’m so glad that I started this blog and I hope that it’s been enjoyable for you, too! Today’s recipe, Greek Greens and Sweet Onion Pie, comes courtesy of our new tradition- Greek night. My husband and I are planning a trip to Greece this August, and to get […]

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Jan
28

A Better Oven Love: I Need Your Advice!

So here’s the deal: I want to make this the best blog possible, and that means the best experience for my readers. For that to happen, I need to know what you’d like to see. I have some questions for you.. -What do you like about Oven Love?-What could I do better?-Would you like to […]

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Jan
27

Tuesdays with Dorie: Fresh Ginger and Chocolate Gingerbread

Hooray for Tuesdays! I love a new Dorie recipe. At first, I didn’t really feel like making gingerbread.. it felt too Christmasy, and I wasn’t in the mood. But like many Dorie recipes, I was surprised by how good it was! I made 1/2 the recipe, and used a loaf pan instead of a 9×9. […]

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Jan
27

Natalie’s Test Kitchen: POM Cupcakes

With Valentine’s Day on it’s way, my dear friend Kayleigh asked if I would test out a recipe that she wanted to make for her boyfriend: POM Cupcakes. I’m always up for a challenge, so I joyfully accepted. The recipe is simple and straightforward. The only ingredient that’s special is the pomegranate. Unfortunately, pomegranates are […]

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Jan
23

Gone in 60 Seconds: Savory Beef Roast

We love a good roast in the winter time.  I bought one this week, but I didn’t have a recipe for it.. so I decided just to make one up.  I don’t have a picture (we basically swallowed it whole), but it comes highly recommended!  Serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, polenta or even […]

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