Over the years I’ve learned that pretty much all the old fashioned recipes I love have either a boatload of sugar in them, or a ton of butter. Maybe because back then, dessert was something special and not something people had access to every single day. Normally canned carrots are not something I have on Read More >>
Building New Garden Boxes
When I first built our garden boxes back in 2009 I was totally new to raised bed gardening. I was going for maximum space and didn’t put to much thought into how deep my garden boxes needed top be. So I purchased the most inexpensive untreated wood I could find, 8′ x 8″ x 2 Read More >>
My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe
This is hands down my favorite cake to make for special occasions. I’ve been making this carrot cake for a few years now and let me tell you, it is Da’ Bomb! Everyone loves this cake and I am frequently asked for the recipe. When I attend a pot luck or awards dinner and need Read More >>
Carrot Cake with Coconut and Raisins
Last summer when I was swimming in carrots, reader Teresa was kind enough to send in this recipe for carrot cake. I’m not sure how I misplaced it, but last night, I made it. Holy canolies people, I wished I had made this carrot cake sooner. Because hello, this cake was freakin’ awesome. I’ll definitely be Read More >>
Recipe: The Best Carrot Cake I’ve Ever Made
I’ve been making this carrot cake for a few years now and let me tell you, it is Da’ Bomb! Everyone loves this cake and I am frequently asked for the recipe. When I attend a pot luck or awards dinner and need to bring a dessert, I bring this cake. And every time I Read More >>