For a couple Christmases of my childhood, we made a variety of cookie where we shaped tinted dough into holiday shapes. I thought they were fun to make and festive. I mean, the ones made at the end of the batch ended up a little dry and overworked, but they looked cute. :) There was… Read More
Alright, December is here, bring on the snow. Am I right? Maybe that’s just me. While it does cause traffic issues and require different footwear, there is something smile-inducing about a bright, white layer of new snow. It gives reason to snuggle down under blankets and drink hot beverages, or brave the cold and build… Read More
With Thanksgiving falling so late in November this year, I’m breaking my own holiday-order rule: I’m posting about Christmas before T-day has passed. Until now, I’ve held firm this rule and waited to listen to Christmas music, put up Christmas decor and talk about holiday projects until after Thanksgiving is over. It’s small percentage principal… Read More
It’s Monday. How about a few dramatic food photography images of a deeply chocolate double chocolate torte? Will that make it better? It’s the least I can do since I can’t share a slice with you. This torte is so chocolatey. I love how the batter comes together. Real bittersweet chips melted into butter and… Read More
A week or so ago, we gathered with friends for an end-of-the-slow-pitch-softball-season potluck (MJ plays); it was one of those perfect fall gatherings. Cool temps, children running everywhere, eating with plates in our laps, chatting with friends around a bonfire. By the end of the evening it was cold enough I was simultaneously roasting one… Read More