Strawberry season is here. It’s time to pick. It’s time to buy. It’s time to eat them! During this prime strawberry season, my family pretty much eats strawberries at every meal! the gift on my porch A couple of weeks ago, I got a text from my sister letting me know that there … Continue reading Strawberries Are Here!
Happy Mother's Day! I've gotten out my red special plate, getting ready to celebrate my mom! This Sunday is Mother's Day (in case you missed the memo) and it is a special day to me. I really love to be with my mother on Mother's Day. Often times it doesn't happen because of circumstances and … Continue reading Mom, You Are Sweeter Than Chocolate!
Easter is such a wonderful occasion. It's a spring holiday, when things are in bloom and there is new life awakening all around- like the little birds that are nesting in the eve of my porch. (Interestingly, the 4th bird family to inhabit this same nest-home over the past couple of years ). For … Continue reading Easter-Resurrection Rolls
This cookie is my go-to cookie. I have been waiting for the perfect moment to share it with you. And actually any moment is the perfect moment. I could make up an occasion in each month that could merit these cookies being served. They are my favorite cookies to make. They are consistent, travel well, … Continue reading The Go-To Cookie: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip
One summer evening, years ago, my friend, Gretchen and I were taking an after dinner stroll. It was a nice evening and, as we came upon the cross street, we saw a convertible approach the traffic light. It was perfect convertible-weather. We were admiring their ride from afar, and noticed that both of the passengers … Continue reading Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas
Today is my dad's 70th Birthday! Hard to believe…how could it be? He’s so young- hardly a gray hair on his head. I am glad to celebrate him. Our family met together to celebrate with Mexican food (his favorite), cake and gifts! My dad is more of a food person than a dessert person, but honestly, in … Continue reading A Cake Like My Dad
Too bad this isn't a scratch and sniff photo My amazing husband surprised me today with a birthday cake that he made! Not only a birthday cake- but a made-from-scratch Sour Cream Pound Cake with Caramel Icing. He said he went onto Cup-A Cup-A and printed off the recipe and went for it! Can you … Continue reading A Delicious Birthday Surprise
Valentine's Day is such a fun time to celebrate love and friendship with yummy, beautiful treats! I know some people resent Valentine's or are turned off by the tacky glitz of it, but I seem to think it is a time to make homemade cards letting people know you love them and to bake fun … Continue reading Love, Joy and Butter
This weekend my baby is turning 3! It is hard to believe, and it feels like a big milestone. As I was thinking about her special day and what I could post in honor of it. I decided that I would share with you a pie that was inspired by her. It was actually … Continue reading We’re Having a Baby Pie
Asher's MLK illustration a few years ago On Monday we will celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, junior. I don't recall knowing much about him until I was in social work graduate school and began to learn of the man of integrity that he was, and the dedicated fight he … Continue reading Honoring Dr. King
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