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Cooking doesn’t have to be difficult or intimidating. Welcome to my kitchen, where we can relax and have fun with some recipes. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.
Recipes
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Pumpkin Spice Pecan Oatmeal Blondies
I know that it still feels like the peak of summer, at least during the day, but the evening tells a different story. We have reached the time of year where somehow both heat and air conditioning make sense. It is a complicated season, but it is officially Almost Autumn, that liminal period that isn’t…
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Blueberry Cream Pie
Hard as it is to believe, there are only a few weeks left of summer. Soon we will be fully bathed in pumpkin spice, but not today. Today there are still fresh blueberries to be had, and while they might not be as juicy and perfect as they were a month ago, they are ideal…
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Beluga Lentil Salad with Feta, Pistachios, and Tomatoes
It would be an understatement to say that many places are having a bit of a warm season. Nerves are frayed, sunburns are everywhere, and there are a lot of people having a rough time. There is one thing that most people seem to agree on though: don’t you dare turn on the oven! This…
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Simple Baked Croissant French Toast
There is something wonderful about the simple breakfasts often found in Europe. Just a flaky warm croissant and a perfect cup of coffee, enjoyed in a nice cafe while watching the world go by. In a well-intentioned attempt to recreate this experience, my husband picked up croissants from the grocery store bakery. They were… fine.…
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About Me
Hi, I’m Jenn.
Hi, I’m Jenn! I’m the cook and dishwasher around here. As you look through this website, you will quickly realize that I have no training in cooking. What I do have is a lot of practice. I started this blog with my husband Rob, who is in charge of quality control (AKA tasting), photography equipment and computer magic.
The food that we post here is what we really eat. We both have day jobs so some of the recipes have been chosen because they come together really quickly. On the weekends, we have a little more time and so can have a little more fun. The photos that you see are our actual meals, imperfections and all.
This blog is called Measure with your Heart because that is how I cook. I get concerned when I see someone getting out the food scale to make soup or any other recipe where “one handful” iss precise enough. It is OK to relax in the kitchen and use what you have. An extra peach in the ginger peach sangria or a few extra chocolate chips in a cookie won’t hurt at all. If that isn’t your style, the measurements are here for you, but if you are feeling bold I suggest you try my approach.
Now let’s eat!
Measure With Your Heart 