Almond Sugar Cookies
Pastry Affair by Kristin Rosenau
by Kristin Rosenau
4y ago
The holiday season is upon us—the ground is covered in snow, the tree is up, and the radio station in the car is set for classic holiday tunes. Last year around this time, my husband and I were anxiously awaiting the birth of our daughter who was born shortly before Christmas. As soon as we returned home from the hospital, our family was there to exchange gifts and meet our newest addition. It is safe to say I had no holiday spirit while recovering from a c-section and adjusting to life with a newborn. Perhaps to make up for last year, I am in particularly bright spirits this year. I am exci ..read more
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Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake
Pastry Affair by Kristin Rosenau
by Kristin Rosenau
4y ago
Fall arrived with brilliant colors and cold temperatures. Now, the peak color of autumn has passed. There are more leaves on the ground than in the trees, and the word snow is frequently overheard in whispered conversation. Time, as has happened on so many occasions before, has gotten away from me again. At the end of summer, I worried that I wasn’t engaging meaningfully in my own life. I was going through the motions, but I felt detached—from myself and from my family. With the start of another school year on the horizon (and finding a new work-life balance), I feared this situation would on ..read more
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Peach Almond Galette
Pastry Affair by Kristin Rosenau
by Kristin Rosenau
5y ago
At the beginning of June, my husband and I sat down and made a '“summer bucket list.” We checked in with our modest list for the first time last night. With August right around the corner, we have crossed off only one of the items. Time has been getting away from me lately, entire days seemingly disappearing into the void. The daily routine is both a blessing and a curse. It’s wonderful for keeping a 7 month old (and her exclusively pumping mama) on a happy schedule, but it leaves little room for spontaneity. In many ways, it feels like I’m hitting autopilot and cruising through life without ..read more
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Blueberry Thyme Scones
Pastry Affair by Kristin Rosenau
by Kristin Rosenau
5y ago
With the summer growing season in full swing, my deck garden has taken off and is showcasing the color green in its many shades. While the vegetables are still in the early stages of growth, the herb garden has positively flourished, and I now have the happy problem of possessing more herbs than I (and my neighbors) know what to do with. One of my favorite ways to enjoy herbs is through sweet preparations. The fruit and herb pairings are often unexpected, yet delicious. Basil pairs beautifully with blueberry—like in this Blueberry Basil Galette—and thyme makes a lovely complement to blueberri ..read more
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Rhubarb Almond Bars
Pastry Affair by Kristin Rosenau
by Kristin Rosenau
5y ago
Last summer, I built a trio of large, self-watering cedar planters to start a deck garden. Our home is blessed with a large deck and, since the main living space overlooks the deck, I wanted to give it a little more life. Although we have plenty of yard space for a garden, we also have many critters (and deer) visiting frequently so it made more sense to elevate the garden to keep the plants safe from late night nibblers.Each planter is 2 ft. by 6 ft., which leaves plenty of room for experimentation. My interest in gardening is relatively new, but this hobby has quickly turned me into an enthu ..read more
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Banana Snacking Cake
Pastry Affair by Kristin Rosenau
by Kristin Rosenau
5y ago
Lately, I find myself gravitating towards familiar foods in my kitchen. The meals and desserts that I’ve enjoyed since childhood are on rotation—grilled cheese and tomato soup, spaghetti made with sauce from a jar, and chocolate chip cookies. It feels easier, in these final chaotic days of the school year, to reach for recipes that I know both forwards and backwards. While there are no moments of surprise with new flavors or textures, the comfort of these routine meals is indulgent in a different way, for both body and soul.This banana cake is one that I remember fondly from my childhood. When ..read more
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Lemon Almond Cake
Pastry Affair by Kristin Rosenau
by Kristin Rosenau
5y ago
The fog of early parenthood has finally lifted. I have emerged stronger—with a bigger heart, immeasurable patience, and the ability to function on limited sleep. I am starting to feel like myself again and it feels good. I lost myself in those first few months, as I imagine happens often with new parents. With the newborn routine of eat-change-sleep on repeat every three hours, I felt like a shell of my former self. There wasn’t time to explore interests or hobbies—there was hardly time to sneak in a shower. To survive, I followed the mantra “one task a day.” Some days the only thing I accompl ..read more
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Banana Oat Bread
Pastry Affair by Kristin Rosenau
by Kristin Rosenau
5y ago
In the last few weeks of pregnancy with Baby N, one of my goals was to fill the deep freeze with meals for after baby arrived. I hoped having a stash of easy-to-prepare meals would make the recovery and transition to motherhood smoother.After haphazardly throwing together an ingredient list (and making a memorable trip to the grocery store with a very full shopping cart), I spent most of a Saturday in the kitchen prepping meals. Ingredients were tossed into freezer bags to create over a dozen crockpot meals. A soup pot filled with oatmeal boiled away on the stove. The oven ran at a steady 350 ..read more
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