Tasteseekers Kitchen // I’ve been working on a really fun project at work! We recently launched a new blog called Tasteseekers Kitchen, which is published by the General Mills Test Kitchen. And yes, that means I get to blog at work. My post this week was a little decadent and totally delicious: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Pops (pictured above) which are perfect for 4th of July! Stop on over and share some love! Summer Fitness Challenge on Mommy’s Me … Read More
California Style Tuna Salad (Mayo-Free!)
If we’re being totally honest, Tuesdays are one of my least favorite days of the week. Mondays have been redeemed by the fact that The Bachelorette is on TV, though I think this season is incredibly lame and am struggling to get into it. Anyone with me? By Wednesday you can say “the week is halfway over” and Thursday and Friday are filled with anticipation of the weekend to come. I’m still searching for something to love about Tuesdays. I … Read More
Curling Wand Tutorial (Video)
Curling Wand Tutorial (Click Here!) I don’t usually post twice in one day. But you asked for a tutorial on how to use a curling wand and I delivered. If you’ve ever wondered how to get loose, wavy curls that look natural, the secret is a curling wand! Or, if you’re cheap like me, watch the video for a DIY version… Have a happy weekend, friends! Madison
Life Lately (Outfit Edition)
Happy Friday, friends! Do you have any big plans for the weekend? Joe and I had an absolutely crazy weeek! We started taking tennis lessions through our city’s adult summer recreation program and the classes are on Monday and Wednesday nights. On Tuesday I met a friend for a drink after work and got my hair colored (blonde, blonde, blonde!) and Joe played in a competitive yard game league (?!) on Thursday night. Tonight? I’m ready to sit on my … Read More
Everyday Brownies
Do you grocery shop with your husband or significant other? Here’s the deal: I love to spend time with Joe and we do a lot of activities together, but lately I’ve been trying to make a habit of going to the grocery store without him. Why, you ask? Because I find it incredibly difficult to stay on budget when I have a hungry hubby along with me. Somehow, we always end up with more snack food and unhealthy treats when … Read More
The Espresso and Cream Home Tour: Blog Room
The Espresso and Cream home tour continues! I’ve been dragging these posts out a bit longer than intended, but last weekend I finally got around to snapping photos of many of the rooms in our house right after I cleaned on Saturday. I’m planning on making them a little more regular in the weeks and months to come. I hope you don’t mind mixing it up on this little food blog! The room I’m sharing with you today is called … Read More
Happy Father’s Day!
Just dropping in on this Sunday to wish my amazing dad a happy Father’s Day. There really aren’t words to describe how much this man means to me. He has taught me so much, loved me so deeply and helped shape me into the person I am today. I love you to the moon and back, Dad! Happy Father’s Day! And to prove it’s not all seriousness on our wedding day… Madison
Hello, Beautiful!
I’m all about keeping it simple when it comes to what I wear. Naturally I gravitate to dresses that are black, navy, grey, or striped since they are versatile and wearing a lot of color makes me uncomfortable. At the same time, I still like to keep things fresh and fun, which is where jewelry comes into play. Last week I dressed up a very basic black dress with the Claudette necklace from To: Hello Beautiful. It instantly dressed up my … Read More
Marcia’s Rhubarb Cake
Happy Monday, friends! I’m struggling to get on the Monday bandwagon this week, if we are being really honest. Joe and I have both been battling a sore throat for the last couple days and we had a terribly sick little pup Thursday and Friday, which was awfully scary. Thankfully, it appears to have been a bout of puppy flu, and she is back to her normal chipper self. Never have I been so thankful to see that little tail … Read More
Happy National Doughnut Day!
Image from Pillsbury.com Happy National Doughnut Day, friends! I’ll be honest, I don’t typically eat a lot of doughnuts. They are certainly more of a treat rather than an every week sort of thing. But when I do eat a doughnut, it has to be 100% worth every calorie. I think that Joe and I will be making these this weekend to celebrate. And I’m going to enjoy every single calorie. 🙂 S’mores Crescent Doughnut recipe courtesy of Pillsbury. Have … Read More
The Challenge of Making Friends as an Adult
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about making friends as an adult. Since I graduated college I have moved three different times, first to Des Moines, then to Grinnell with Joe when we got married and finally to Minneapolis, where we live now. In the 3 1/2 years since I graduated college, that’s a lot of moving. We’re really hoping to stay in Minneapolis a good long time, since it’s always been the city we both have dreamed of living in … Read More
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten-free & vegan)
First up, the winners of the pancake giveaway! They are: -Sarah (who likes her pancakes with syrup and Nutella) -Jessica Honcoop -Kristin Darhower -Andrea (who likes to make healthy pancakes with whole wheat flour, oats and yogurt) Ladies, shoot me an e-mail with your address to madisonjanemayberry@gmail.com to claim your prizes! Lately I’ve become increasingly interested in gluten-free, vegan baking. Not necessarily because I personally need to bake treats without gluten or animal products. But it feels like the next … Read More