Baking has been a creative outlet for me since I was about 13. I think Cake Boss started it all for me...and The Great British Bake Off absolutely reignited my passion recently. Throughout high school, I made cakes shaped like bunnies, tiered cakes, cakes with the leg lamp from The Christmas Story, and so much … Continue reading Healing Cupcakes
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Living with Friluftsliv
"When we walk into a grove of trees or under an open sky, the magic of nature takes over and the heaviness of life lifts just a little"Natassja Cassinerio Being comfortable...being at peace takes practice and a special combination of elements for each person. For some, this may include the breath of a mountain top … Continue reading Living with Friluftsliv
Rocky Gap Camping Trip
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented obstacles into many lives. One of the more minor obstacles is the ability to get out of the house and travel. My family's solution has been camping. The outdoors are much safer when it comes to COVID-19 and we are still able to see different surroundings. Campsite Although I … Continue reading Rocky Gap Camping Trip
Throwback to my First Camping Road Trip
I was a Girl Scout (gs) for twelve years of my life. Although it's been over for a while, once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout, right? In 2017, the summer after our freshman year at college, myself and two of my fellow Girl Scouts (Maria and Madison) decided it was time for an … Continue reading Throwback to my First Camping Road Trip
The Nightingale
I am always looking for books about awesome women by women because women's stories are typically not recorded in history, especially not by women themselves. Therefore, I like to appreciate and celebrate inclusive and informative stories. During the summer of 2019 one of my English professors at Juniata College, posted on Facebook about The Nightingale … Continue reading The Nightingale
Baking with Ada Boni
As Americans, many of us have unique links to our ancestry, some are clear cut and some are fuzzy. Growing up, it was made very clear to me that I am a part of an Italian American family. My grandmother, who is Sicilian, keeps the culture alive for the family. Her baking is the outlet … Continue reading Baking with Ada Boni