TweetAfter the devastating acts on December 14, 2012 it feels like it’s always on my mind. The helpless feeling of wanting to do something but having no idea what or how. My children were just as affected by the events as I was, they’ve had questions, expressed anger and just been sad and hurt by [...]
Tweet I am one of the many craft, cooking, lifestyle and DIY bloggers who had posts to share with you today, but the events of Friday’s shooting in Connecticut have left us heartbroken. Like you, we cried as news reports poured in and wondered out loud about how something so cruel could hurt the most [...]
Tweet When I received Shaina Olmanson’s debut cookbook, Desserts In Jars: 50 Sweet Treats That Shine (The Harvard Common Press – June 2012), I was ecstatic. I just knew this cookbook was designed for me and my family. My kids know, I love to prepare simple desserts that look fancy and I’ve got a little love [...]
TweetTraditional eggnog with a twist. A peppermint twist and a smooth chocolate flavor. If you love chocolate, you’ll love this creative version of a classic. Chocolate Peppermint Eggnog Leave it to me to wait until the last minute to schedule my post for #SundaySupper. I was pretty excited about this week too. I guess somehow [...]
Tweet When Maple Leaf Farms contacted me and asked me if I’d like to try some of their duck products, I was absolutely flattered. And very excited. I love duck, but had never attempted to do much with it at home. When the box arrived, I was thrilled at all the wonderful things that were [...]
TweetI’m right in the throws of some major editing today and have absolutely no time for a post However, I refuse to miss a Monday Munchie post this soon into the game, so here in Monday Munchie #5. I hope you all enjoy and visit each other! Please spread the word! Munchie Monday is open [...]
Tweet These fun little cookies, named for Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, have a cracked, rocky surface and crackle like a volcano as they cool. In addition, one letter change to (Volcan) explains away the Volcano/Lava connection. (Volcan translates to Volcano). Scories De Vulcan | Lava Stones don’t look like volcano’s but the cracking sound [...]
Tweet Who can beat the delicious flavor and moist texture of this beautiful bread? It’s perfect anytime, for a snack, for breakfast, for whenever! The sweet, tart taste of citrus meets poppyseeds and olive oil, so you’re sure to get a nice soft, moist bread. What’s better than that? My sweet friend Nancy from Gotta [...]
TweetSpiced Gingerbread Pancakes It’s beginning to look a lot like …. Gingerbread time around my house. Gingerbread pancakes are a true favorite around here and when the kids smell them cooking, they know it’s that time. Okay so it’s also beginning to look a lot like… Christmas around my house too. We have our tree [...]
