Malted Peanut Butter Cake with Pineapple Jam and Blueberries

A lot about livin' (and a little 'bout malt)

Hi everyone!

As I type this, i’m sitting at my gate at JFK waiting for a flight to Atlanta. I’ll be spending the next week visiting my parents in Georgia and Alabama. It’s a much needed little break from work and i’m looking forward to eating some good food and exploring some new bakeries in the region that i’ve recently learned about through Instagram.

I haven’t been to the south in a few years and while I look forward to seeing my folks I think like a lot of queer/lgbtq people, it’s a complicated journey. Thinking about my hometown brings back many memories, both comforting and challenging. I’m always on the lookout for little signs of progress while i’m there though. What keeps me buoyed are the friends and support systems i’ve built in all the places i’ve lived since leaving home. I’m thankful that so many kind voices are a text or instagram DM away.

Time off means that i’ll have more time (and energy) to write this week so please look forward to a post about my experience and the …