A good day in my book consists of quality time with my favorite people and/or time spent doing any one of my favorite things. On this windy February Sunday, I got to partake in a few of my favorite pass-times… baking, photography, writing and gardening. It was a good day. 🙂 I’m sure I’ve mentioned … Continue reading
It’s been 3 years since I’ve written. 3 years. I hope I remember how to do this. 😉 4 years ago this past June, I searched the inter-webs for a Mobile Groomer. My gentle-giant of a cat Andy, weighing in at 18 lbs needed a good grooming and my vet office at the time would … Continue reading
What if I told you that you could have a decadently delicious chocolate cake prepared and baked in 5 minutes? What if I also told you that you probably have all the ingredients to make said cake NOW? Would you run to your cupboards and get to baking? I cannot take credit for this recipe … Continue reading
Merry Christmas Eve!! When I was a little girl we had a neighbor that every year made the most delicious mini-cheesecakes. Most delicious!! Every Christmas I looked forward to our family’s exchanging holiday goodies because it always meant we’d be receiving mini-cheesecakes. I looked forward to those lil’ cupcake tins of heaven all year! 🙂 When I was … Continue reading
I can finally say that I accomplished some holiday baking this season! Whew! Mini-cheesecakes are still on the top of my “to do list” and hopefully I’ll find some time next week to whip them up. But for this weekend, I made Chocolate Chip Heath Bar Crunch Biscotti! Let’s all say it together… YUMM!!!!!! 🙂 … Continue reading
As promised I did a little holiday baking this afternoon (if you can consider using the oven for 3 minutes, baking!), and now it’s time to share… Pretzel Turtles!! Inspiration and recipe courtesy blogger Chew Out Loud, these little delights were so incredibly easy to prepare. Few ingredients, simple steps and delicious results! How could … Continue reading
I attended a wedding recently where one of the appetizers served consisted of artichokes and cream cheese wrapped in delicate phyllo dough. It was absolutely heavenly! So delicious in fact, that I thought about those little artichoke and cream cheese pockets all weekend! Who am I kidding!? I’m still thinking about them!! I’m not sure how a savory … Continue reading
It’s December 2nd. My Christmas tree is decorated with special ornaments collected over the years. My Willow Tree nativity scene graces the top of my entertainment center. Red glittery candles shimmer on my mantel. Our (mine and my kitties! :)) stockings are hung with care. Christmas lights are aglow on my patio. It’s 75 degrees in Northern … Continue reading
You know you’ve matured when you reach for the whole-wheat bread over Wonder Bread white bread. My sister and I like to tease my mom that we *never* got to eat white bread, UNTIL our little brother (aka the baby!) was of age to start making requests. At which time Captain Crunch, Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Crunch also … Continue reading
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