don’t usually take photos and plan on posting a recipe the first time I try it, but for some reason, I did when I was making these, and I’m glad, because all of us thought these were ridiculously good. The icing is very simple to make, but I didn’t happen to take any photos of the process.  I share a baking recipe. MORE >>

Today’s 365 post: Sometimes it doesn’t stink to have to come along on a photo shoot. We’ve been eating green beans around here for a long time…the steamed sort, topped with butter, salt, and freshly-ground black pepper. They’re good, but nothing extraordinary. Just a standard veggie side-dish. Where was I? MORE >>

(This isn’t a new recipe, but I keep seeing it pop up on Pinterest, and I cringe every time I see the very unfabulous four-year-old photos that I originally posted.  photos.). So, I’m updating it with New! Improved! French Bread Pizza. You will need: French bread loaves. prepared tomato sauce. shredded mozzarella cheese. MORE >>

Since finger paint is pretty wet, we used some heavy-duty paper (this is some old matte photo paper that Mr. FG brought home when he used to work in a warehouse.). This post is part of our 2012 series of easy, frugal, green crafts for kids. This was actually supposed to be our May craft.  We’ll see. Anyway! And it was ok. I know.  MORE >>

note from Kristen: The layering instructions in this recipe appear to be the opposite of what I see in the photos. m Jamie Cantor, owner of Platine Bakery in Los Angeles, CA where I get to create all the sweet baked treats that I love. They’re the perfect summer treat for the entire family. That’s my plan, at least!). tsp salt. MORE >>