Last year for Christmas, Tory & I both got one of those genetic ancestry tests. Beyond your heritage it also shows health data and even if you may have preferences for certain things. We know that genetics play a role in certain taste aversions, like if cilantro tastes like soap to you. I love the…
Almond Orange Craisin Shortbread Cookies
It’s that time of year again when I’m thinking of cookies to bring up on our hunting trips. Last year we spent an entire week duck hunting in North Dakota, which was absolutely phenomenal. But because we were going to be there so long, I also didn’t want to bake all the cookies at once. …
Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes with Almond Butter Syrup
I love breakfast. Unfortunately, I just don’t make it very often. Yes, I eat breakfast every day but most days that consists of a bowl of oatmeal at my desk. Occasionally, I indulge with a scone (usually raspberry lemon) or bacon, egg and cheese croissant breakfast sandwich at Allie’s – usually on days when it’s…
Almond Meltaways
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE almond flavored treats. Almond croissants, the almond frosting that my Nana makes on Yulekaag, Sand Bakkels, Swedish Sugar Toast, and Swedish Kringler. Do you see the trend here too? I think my Swedish-Norwegian heritage must have something to do with my love of almond flavor. I don’t know that almond is…
Almond Joy Cookies
Sometimes you feel like a nut. Sometimes you don’t. Sometimes you feel like an Almond Joy Cookie. I don’t make basic chocolate chip cookies very often. Don’t get me wrong I like them, but there are so many creative things to try with cookies. And I do like chocolate in cookies. I also really like…
