What do you think of when you hear the term “preacher’s wife”? Hmm…
One who sees only in black in white?
Hot Chocolate on a Stick
6 Mar 10 by Jenn Martin | 4 Comments | 143 view(s)Categories: food | Tags: dessert, winter
White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Blondies
12 Feb 10 by Jenn Martin | 5 Comments | 959 view(s)Categories: food | Tags: dessert
Sometimes I’m asked if I miss teaching and if I’ll “go back” once all the kids are in school. Ummm, how do I say “no” and “no” politely? Now don’t get me wrong – I loved teaching biology and physical science. However, I feel I’m still very much a teacher – only with fewer students (just 3!) and a lot less paperwork! That said, I’d like to resume my former role as a high school teacher again for a moment. So, please clear your desk – it’s time for a pop quiz! And, please keep the groans to yourself.
Tender Ginger Molasses Cookies
5 Feb 10 by Jenn Martin | 3 Comments | 731 view(s)Categories: food | Tags: cookies, dessert
The running joke in Nashville is that there’s a conspiracy between the meteorologists and grocery stores to forecast snow a couple of times each winter. This results in kids getting their hopes up (and more often than not, dashed), schools being called off before the first flake has even fallen, and a mad rush to the grocery store to stock up – just in case.
Strawberry Shortcake
3 Jun 09 by Jenn Martin | 4 Comments | 219 view(s)Categories: food | Tags: biscuits, dessert, strawberry
If you’ve been reading our little blog for a while, you may have noticed that we’re slightly obsessed with strawberries right now. As far as obsessions go, it’s a pretty good one. Perhaps it’s hereditary – my maternal grandmother, who was affectionately known as Nana (but pronounced Nanny) had a strawberry fetish herself. Not only did she love to eat them but she was constantly stealing what she called “strawberry kisses” from her 5 adoring grandchildren. Her kitchen floor was covered with indoor/outdoor carpet with a loud strawberry print that I can still clearly picture 20 years later. The crown jewel in her kitchen was a large ceramic strawberry-shaped cookie jar. This very same cookie jar now graces a prominent spot in my kitchen and makes me smile each time I look at it. I’d like to think this classic version of strawberry shortcake would bring a smile to Nana’s face as well.
