Apple cinnamon slow-cooker steel cut oats

It’s freezing outside. Everywhere. It was freezing in Austin when I left and it’s freezing here in New York. Stinging winds and dirty slush call for hearty breakfasts like this slow-cooked steel cut oatmeal. Your home will smell amazing as this cooks overnight.  This recipe makes a TON but it keeps well and can easily … Continue reading

Maple Vanilla Cupcakes

Whenever I make frosting I think of my grandmother and her unparalleled cake frosting skills. The frosting always hugs the perimeter and top of my grandmother’s layer cakes. No dripping along the sides, no shifting layers. A beautifully simple layer cake, straight out of the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. No Food Network theatricks, just … Continue reading