Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of “in the larger scheme of things…” thinking. Here at astronomy camp, we’ve been talking a lot about big things, like black holes, supernovae, and ominous things like “dark matter” and “dark energy.” Thinking “in the larger scheme of things” can make me feel small and insignificant. I am […]
Tag: oatmeal
oatmeal dark chocolate chip pancakes
Last Friday was the Sadie Hawkins dance at school. Scratch that.Last Friday was the “Girls Ask Boys Winter Formal.” Apparently “Sadie Hawkins” isn’t politically correct enough for my school. I’m technically on Spirit Committee… I should know these things. My friend Veda and I had a track meet before during the dance. When my coach told […]
honey bunches of oats granola
As I sat at my desk, wearing my fuzzy Ugg slippers, with a big mug of chamomile and an even bigger packet of derivations and proofs, all I could think about is how badly I want to be in the kitchen. I wanted to feel the warmth of the oven on my face, and pound […]
doubletree copycat cookies
Have you ever stayed at a DoubleTree hotel?Forget the Ritz Carlton, or the $30 peanuts at Hyatt.Nothing says hospitality like a huge, warm chocolate chip cookie — handed to you before you can even set your bag down. I remember staying at a DoubleTree in Anaheim when I was little. I was sleepy, hungry, and […]
low fat oatmeal banana bread
look at that cinnamon crumble topping I’ve gone bananas. Literally. This is my fifth banana bread this week {excluding banana bread granola }. I am eating a super ripe, splotchy banana as I type this post on my computer (some people find the brown, spotty one gross, I find them utterly delicious). This happy little […]