hazelnut-studded cinnamon ricotta scones

I’ve been reading and watching the news non-stop for the past 36 hours. Despite the frequent sirens right outside my window, it’s hard to believe that what I’m seeing on TV is happening here in Boston.

It’s no secret how I feel about this city – I love it.

baked apples {apple pie minus the crust}

I have a confession to make… I have not been out to play in the snow once in the past 48 hours.

No snowmen, snowballs, sledding… nothin’. Ive been torn between enjoying the nostalgia of this weather and staying cozy and warm, inside with my fuzzy blankets and plaid pajamas. Cozy and warm has been winning out.

carrot cake muffins

You didn’t think I would share a cream cheese frosting recipe without sharing a carrot cake-type recipe to go with it, did you?

(Correct Answer: No.)

banana coffee cake muffins with chocolate chip streusel

Hello, hungry readers!  It’s been quite a while!

2012 has been pretty crazy for me so far… new classes, a decent amount of traveling, exploring summer opportunities.  Pure craziness.  In a good way, of course!

But despite being so busy, I’ve decided, as a sort of New Year’s resolution, to cut back on caffeine.  What what what am I thinking?  Not exactly a decision that is compatible with the college-freshman lifestyle.  (Ironic side note: I just drank a medium iced coffee from Au Bon Pain.  Oops.)

brown sugar snickerdoodles

I didn’t think it would be this long before I blogged again.

I guess I got caught up in first semester chaos – exploring the city, adjusting to classes, working on papers, rehearsing presentations, fighting the dreaded Freshman Fifteen.

Despite my intentions to continue TMB while away at school, blogging definitely took a backseat to everything else going on in my life.