A guide to making life a little more fabulous

OK, so it’s almost Christmas and I haven’t posted any cookies yet.

Here we come a-wassailing out in the snow so white Here we come a-wassailing late into the night Love and cookies come to you, to you and your grandma too And God bless you and send you a happy new year And God send you a happy new year.

There’s a lot of football on these days, but if you’re like me, you may be looking for something a little less gluttonous to snack on while you scream at the TV.

How’s 2013 going so far? It’s been a tiny bit warmer in DC this week, but it’s still too cold for me.

I think you’re all aware that I adore marshmallows.

I have to confess: I don’t think I had ever had a blondie before about a year ago, when my former neighbor made some.

Did you know that putting beets in chocolate cake is a thing? Apparently it’s a thing.

How is it already March? I know February is a short month and all, but seriously.

It has been far, far too long since I posted a cake recipe, y’all.

I know roasted root vegetables don’t sound as exciting as three-layer cakes and frosted brownies.

You may recall that I love Peeps, which disgusts my friend Aaren and delights my normally uber-healthy friend Olga.

I have a really hard time getting dinner on the table every night — particularly a well-balanced, homemade dinner.

I grew up in a state that didn’t even become a state until 1912.