Ah, the things toddlers say. The hard question start early. The other day, Helen wanted to know, “Who made God, Mommy?” She asked this question again and again, no matter if I answered her or not. We took her to the county fair last weekend. I was talking about getting an “Uffda-Taco” (this is a…
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Mixed Summer Fruit Cobbler
A couple of weeks ago, Reuben’s family went on vacation and asked if we’d be willing to look after their chickens and harvest their ripe produce. Well, of course we agreed. There’s nothing quite like freshly laid eggs and raspberries eaten right off the bush. Helen and I walked the half mile (or so –…
Blueberry Dutch Baby
This past week, Reuben and I were away from each other overnight for the first time in our married life. Waaaah! It wasn’t so bad during the day since Reuben is gone at work during that time normally. But at night, after Helen was in bed, it kind of sunk in. It’s something I’m glad…
Triple Lemon Naked Layer Cake with Edible Flowers
I have always wanted to make a cake decorated with flowers. I’ve admired many a blogger’s gorgeous creation. So, when the folks at Marx Foods contacted me and offered edible flowers for me to play with, I was quite excited. I agreed to participate in a little project they have going on because: A) What…
Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
This post was first published on May 10, 2010 on Cooking for Seven. It is still one of my favorite things that I’ve photographed. And I adore this cake. Once I can get my hands on some rhubarb, I’m definitely making a pan of this… As I looked at our nearly bare garden and spotted…
Homemade Pistachio Pudding
This post was originally published on April 30, 2012, on Cooking for Seven. I am sharing it here for you to enjoy! When I was a little girl, I always requested my favorite dessert for my birthday, or any other special occasion: Striped Delight (shortbread crust, a cream cheese + whipped cream layer and pistachio…
A Healthy Cake For Helen’s 2nd Birthday (Coconut Flour, Paleo Friendly, Gluten Free)
OUR LITTLE GIRLIE IS TWO! The last couple of years have definitely been the most challenging of my life (so far). I have learned so much, about myself, about how hard it is to be and mom and wife at the same time, about how frustrating and lovable kids can be. I knew months ago…
Hot Chocolate
{This post was originally published on February 1, 2011 on Cooking for Seven. This is a mighty fine cup of chocolate, my friends.} Yesterday, I had a completely new experience: homemade hot chocolate. Not the kind made with cocoa powder and sugar. No. The Kind made with REAL chocolate. Oh my. It was like drinking chocolate pudding; it…
Homemade Frappuccino Recipe
This post was originally published on February 16, 2012 on Cooking for Seven. A reader recently requested this recipe, so I thought I should share it here on Buttered Side Up! Skiing is my favorite winter sport. Feeling the snow swish beneath my feet as I slide down the “mountain” (in Minnesota, the closest things we have to…
Orange Scones
Whenever I think of scones, I have a preconceived notion that they’re dry and tasteless. I’m not sure where I got this impression, but I tend to think of scones as anticipation wrapped in disappointment. These scones are none of the above. They’re tender, moist, and have a lovely citrus flavor. Plus, they come together…