I have a student, who just got married over Christmas break. She asked me what desserts she should make in her new "married" kitchen, and told me that she is limited in her baking tools at this point. I was trying to decide what to suggest. I thought immediately of Sour Cream Poundcake. You just can't … Continue reading Grandmother Simpson’s Texas Sheet Cake
Sometimes you can predict how good a recipe is just by taking a look at the list of ingredients. This recipe, for Cranberry Pear Cake Bars, that I make in December, is case in point. Just check out some of the ingredients included in the recipe: butter –always a good sign cinnamon- festive light brown … Continue reading Cranberry-Pear Cake Bars
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!
I'm turning the calendar to October and I couldn't be happier about it. I love fall. What a great season! I have been thinking about fall foods – what I want to make and eat and blog about. My list of things to cook includes: all things pumpkin, ginger, sweet potato, and comfort. I'm wishing … Continue reading Ginger Snap Enlightenment
My 7-year-old loves to read. So does her mom. I am thrilled to have a bookworm daughter. At any given moment, you can find her in a room with her nose in a book – standing, sitting, lying down, perched on the side of the sofa, in the bathroom. Then, if you walk into … Continue reading Book Clubs & Tea Cakes
I remember first having this super-moist strawberry cake at a women's retreat. It was made in a loaf pan and sliced. It was outstanding! (And it wasn't even adorned with frosting.) It was delicious. I tracked down who made it and the baker immediately wrote the recipe down on a little spiral notebook page by … Continue reading Strawberry Cake
I have a thing for kitchen tools. I really like them. Garlic presses, zesters, kitchen scissors, measuring cups... In fact, for my birthday and Christmas, I usually get some kind of kitchen tool as a gift from my family. Some gadgets you have in a drawer and never use. They are not worth the space … Continue reading The End of the Pits
This time last year, I could never have guessed what a gift this blog would be in my life. Started on a whim, as a way to find some creative outlet in my busy, duty-filled life, with very limited knowledge of blogging and sparse skills in the realm of technology. Last August, I was facing the … Continue reading Cup-A Cup-A Cobbler
I believe that little things can make a big difference. It might only take a few more minutes, or a couple more dollars (or not any more $$ at all) – just a little time, creativity and intentionality, and you can greatly enhance the beauty and enjoyment of things. For example: >Use a pretty tablecloth … Continue reading Little Things Make A Big Difference
This has been an exciting week at our house. Dave, my husband, has been working on an album for the past few months and this week we got them from the printer! I had been thinking about what kind of celebration goody I should make for him and he suggested Snickerdoodles (his favorite cookies). That … Continue reading Snickerdoodle Celebration
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