Pie baking

What We’re Reading, Baking, Cooking, and Learning

If you enjoy books, simple recipes, and hearing about homeschooling, you’ll enjoy today’s post! These are my favorite types of posts to write–ones where I share a bit of everything. What we’re up to, my random thoughts, and of course, what’s going on in the Zottola kitchen!

Family Life

Mordecai had his checkup for the impetigo rash that came back. He is on another antibiotic and an antibiotic cream. After his appointment, I noticed Dakota started to develop a few impetigo spots on her ankles (how random, right?!) but it’s not bad… yet? We’re keeping an eye on it. I had literally never heard of impetigo until last month and now it’s at the forefront of my brain haha.

He’s a trooper!

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Sticky Fingers, Smiles, and Soaked Towels

Lots of sticky fingers have been happening around here from all the treats I’ve been baking up lately. Caramel apple pie, coconut cupcakes, strawberry buttercream, caramel apple pie bars, and maple chai snickerdoodles!

Maple Chai Snickerdoodles

These maple chai snickerdoodles were fun to make! I dreamed them up and then made them a reality and loved every second of it. Recipe coming soon 😊 (more…)