I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for a little over a year now and the novelty of it all has worn off. This is it. This is my life. While it’s a very, very good life, that realization was a little unsettling. Being a mom is hard. I love my son more than I ever thought I could love anything and I’m grateful that I get to be with him and care for him every day, but it definitely comes with its challenges. As all of you other stay-at-home moms know.
I feel isolated in many ways. Some days I battle with boredom. And often I go the whole day without having a real conversation with another human being. I am so happy with my life, but sometimes the day-to-day really gets to me.
The past several years have been spent looking forward to the next big life milestone. And now? I’m here. I’ve got everything I ever wanted and I honestly don’t know what to do with myself.
While I’ve always liked pizza, I didn’t become a pizza lover until I started making my own. It’s just so much better than delivery and even a lot of fancy pizzerias. Pizza night is now a regular fixture in our house and so this basic pizza dough recipe that gets used a lot.
I’ve adapted it over time into what is for me, a near perfect pizza crust. It’s light and crispy on the outside while staying chewy on the inside. A wonderful base for whatever ingredients you like.
This last weekend we celebrated a long Memorial Day weekend and with it, the beginning of summer. It was a near perfect weekend, filled with time spent enjoying the outdoors and sunshine, grilling, summer cocktails, the return of Arrested Development, and even a few glorious naps.
What made the weekend even better, was a batch of homemade ice cream. And not just any ice cream, but one of my all-time favorites, chocolate hazelnut. This recipe has been on my blog for a few years now buried among bad photographs and confusing instructions, and was in desperate need of an update.
Today Completely Delicious turns five!
Who knew five years ago when I posted a little recipe for chocolate chip cookies that it would not only turn into an incredibly rewarding hobby but also a part-time job? Not me, but I’m so happy to be where I am.
Wouldn’t it be neat to look at a list of ingredients and know exactly what to do with them, without having to read the rest of the recipe? By understanding the basic methods of baking, you can do just that!
We’re going to start with the most basic, the creaming method. You’ve likely used it countless times to make cookies, cakes, muffins, and more and knowing how (and why) it works will give you consistent successful results every time. Continue Reading…
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Hi, I'm Annalise and I love to bake. Welcome to my blog, where you'll find recipes, baking tips and tricks, and more.It’s strawberry season!
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