It's a new era in this tiny kitchen

So...this blogging thing: I have considered starting a blog for about a year now, but I didn't know how I could possibly tear my self away from everything else I spend time doing to sit down and, well, BLOG. However, after a little prodding from friends and a little time management improvement by me, here I am. And it should be an interesting few months, so visit me often to check in on my progress! I am currently living in a temporary little place, on the brink of moving into our new house. It's been an adjustment getting used to a smaller kitchen (and smaller everything). I have shed a few tears over my short-term, yet painful, separation from my big fancy kitchen toys like my Kitchen Aid mixer (hopefully she forgives me for sending her off to the storage unit for several months) and my small-yet-significant items like cookie cutters, fancy cupcake papers, and miniature spatulas (which I use mostly because they are just so CUTE).

I love cooking, baking, hospitality, and generally doing things to encourage and cheer people up. I find that treats from the kitchen usually do the trick. I plan to use this blog to share ideas for food, desserts, parties, recipes, photos and traditions. Stop in often to keep up with my antics in the kitchen! I hope that you enjoy this blog. I hope that you learn something new. I hope that you are inspired.