I think Chocolate Chip Cookies are always a good idea. I'm a fan. They are a crowd pleaser- no matter the eater's age, no matter what the occasion, no matter what the menu. They are classic and delicious. The chocolate chip cookie recipe I typically use is the one printed on the Nestle’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip bag. How … Continue reading The Sure Thing Chocolate Chip Cookies
We have had a week of sickness around the Hunt house. Strangely, it has spanned the gamut from a migraine headache mom; to a stomach-nastiness-turned dry-coughing-at-night and runny-nose-in-the day girl; to a coughing-hacking-sniffling boy... and in my mind is swirling, "the nighttime, sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, stuffy head, fever..." NyQuil's classic ad. So, the comfort … Continue reading Sick Days: Soup, Vicks, Emergen-C and TLC
Ruth Williams was my paternal grandmother. She was a classy lady. She did things with style. My mom credits her (her mother-in-law) for teaching her to celebrate the holidays with intentionality and creativity. My grandmother had some great traditions. One of them was what she called "heritage gifts". As they were down-sizing in their … Continue reading A Legacy of Heritage Gifts, Ham Balls, Sand Tarts and Much More
Thanksgiving is only a few days away! I love a holiday where we enjoy special food & express Gratitude. A favorite November treat of mine is Gingerbread cookies. My mom often makes these in the shape of little pilgrims for Thanksgiving weekend. The cookie cutters she has are the plastic ones with the detailed … Continue reading Gingerbread Cookies and Gratitude
This week I got the news that my beloved 3rdgrade teacher, Mrs. Stookbury, died after a valiant fight with cancer. It saddens my soul that this bright shining light in the world has passed on. I know her family and close friends must be aching with loss. I heard that her last months were painful … Continue reading In Memory of My Beloved 3rd Grade Teacher
I've been packing my bag, marking things off my lists, leaving instructions for my family, and preparing to leave for India today. I'm headed with 2 friends from my church to spend a week with our friends who live in Northern India. We will be seeing their world and learning how we can support and … Continue reading An Inspiring Book and Easy Dessert (before I leave the country)
Why do we remember what we remember? Does it ever strike you how much more vivid some memories are than others? I have been thinking about this lately. I remember several of my birthdays of my 40 birthdays much more specifically than others. This week Lucy and I went to Panera and as we pulled into … Continue reading The Wonder of Memory & Raspberry Meringue Cookies
It's Valentine's Week and I love it. (Or as my little Lucy sometimes calls it, Valen-times). It can be a really fun day: so pink and filled with sugar and love. I know some people can't stand it. They revolt, wearing black and are anti-Valentine's. But I've never felt that way. And I was even … Continue reading It’s Valen-Time!
I love coffee. It is the gift of my mornings when I first wake up. It is a reward in the evening sometimes for me. It is a favorite treat to enjoy with a friend. It is comfort on a cold, winter day. I love the richness, the warmth, the depth, the boost! And … Continue reading Orange-Almond Shortbread & a Cup of Tea
My son is double digits! His birthday was Friday. It’s hard to believe. I can’t really remember life before Asher, but I certainly can’t believe I have a 10 year old, and that we are fast approaching adolescence! I debated on whether or not to post about his birthday celebrating because I have already written … Continue reading Double-Digit Birthday Boy Celebrating!
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