Briefcase on the Kitchen Table

The musings of a millenial midwestern lawyer and mom.

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  • Small Space, Small Budget

    So Avery and I have been plagued by oatmeal our first few years of marriage. Both being grad students in a big city, we have had to rent our residence. This has meant that we aren’t able to put paint on the walls, change the flooring, or anything that would add any real splash of Continue reading

  • Pantry Banana Bread

    So this is one of my favorite throw-together recipes. Every single ingredient is something I almost always have in my fridge or pantry which means, if you find yourself with a few bananas that are too ripe to eat, this is the bread for you. It is wonderfully banana-y and moist. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 cup Continue reading

  • Practical Post- the checkbook

    So during Avery and my premarital counseling sessions at my church many topics were discussed related to how our marriage was going to work and function. One of the topics discussed was money; how were we going to manage it and how were we going to stay accountable to one another; would one of us Continue reading

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  • Simple, old fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Sometimes we get so wrapped up in all of the fancy, fifty-ingredient recipes, that we forget how hard it is to make something simple, like the perfect chocolate chip cookie. This recipe was actually a mistake. I love to talk to people while I bake but this can also mean messing things up! I accidentally Continue reading

  • Salted Caramel Butter Bars

    So, as many people have noticed, I love to cook and bake. I have received a great deal of requests for recipes so I have decided that I will start posting some of my favorites on here. I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as Avery and I do!   What you will need: Continue reading