A Farm Girl’s Dabbles

Brenda Score is a Midwestern girl, not surprisingly raised on a farm and now living in the Twin Cities area. Preserving memories and family traditions is very importer to her. At her A Farm Girl’s Dabbles blog, she shares a collection of cherished recipes, favorite family photos, stories of life and her “artsy-fartsy” creative dabbles. In addition to being a blogger and creative soul, she is a wife and mother to two smart and silly girls. She enjoys the simple pleasures in life, like family, friends and fabulous food.

What was one of the first things you learned to bake successfully?

I learned to bake standing right beside Mom in the kitchen as a kid. And I probably accomplished my mom’s chocolate chip cookies first. She’s famous for them amongst my friends and cousins, and we always had a container of them in the freezer. Always!

Without taking into account nutritional needs, if you could eat one food everyday, what food would you choose and why?

A good fudgy brownie. It’s what I crave the most.

If you had $200 extra dollars right now, what kitchen- or cooking-related items that you don’t own would you purchase?

I really need to replace my stand mixer. Other than that, I’ve been eyeing an electronic kitchen scale. And a third set of measuring cups and spoons. Never enough of those!

What specifically drew you to blogging?

Blogging combines a number of my creative outlets – cooking/baking, scrapbooking/journaling, and photography. It was a place I could put it all together, to then share with my family and friends.

Bloggers often draw inspiration from each other. What other blogs do you enjoy reading? Who are your favorite local Twin Cities bloggers?

There are many local bloggers I like to keep a tab on. Here are just a few:
Stephanie of Fresh Tart
Amanda from I Am Baker
Shaina from Food For My Family
Kelli from I Had a Delicious Time
Kate from Kate in the Kitchen
Ria from Ria’s Collection

You are a transplant from South Dakota. What do you love the most about living here in the Twin Cities and why?

The variety! In less than 30 minutes by car, I can shop or eat however my heart desires.

What aspect of Spring in Minnesota are you most looking forward too?

Most of all, I can’t wait to open up the windows and get outside more! I also love gardening and the abundance of fresh produce, the increase in our grilling (pretty near daily), and eating al fresco.