Seven turns four in a couple of weeks. Four. That’s kind of hard for me to comprehend, on several levels. For one, where did the last four years go? On the other hand, I can’t even remember life before him. What did I DO all day? On days off, what on Earth did I DO […]
I spell doughnuts this way. Some people choose to shorten it to donuts. I don’t care how you spell it, though, just give me some. Especially if it’s giant, yeasty, and sugar glazed. I used to think that Krispy Kreme was the recipe to beat, but I was wrong. I know, I know. Blaspheme. But […]
It is beautifully cool tonight as I write this post. Low humidity, a cool 72 degrees, full moon. it feels like Football Season. You have no idea how much I love Football Season. I may or may not have an addiction to NCAA Football. Perhaps more than my husband. I can sit at home on […]
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure (true, true pleasure) of attending the second annual Big Summer Potluck. It was held near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the home of Pam Anderson (cookbook author extraordinaire and one of the Three Many Cooks), and Linden Hill Gardens. We were all in for a treat…a conference unlike anything […]
I’ve been away. Did you notice? I didn’t think so. Last week I was vacationing at Myrtle Beach (plenty of posts to come from that), but then headed west to Monroe, North Carolina, home of Treehouse Vineyards. At first, I thought perhaps the GPS had led us astray. We were headed through town, into subdivisions…not […]
I have recently fallen in love with Instagram. If you aren’t an iPhone user (sorry), you may not know what Instagram is…so I’ll fill you in. Instagram is an app that takes your photos from ordinary to something so much more. Using one of about a dozen filters, you can transform your standard family photo […]
I am NOT America’s Next Great Baker, according to the folks at Cake Boss and TLC. How do I know? Long story. Last year, in May, I think, I applied to be on the first season of Buddy Valestro’s Cake Boss spin-off, Next Great Baker. I filled out the lengthy application, hit Send, and away […]
Did you know that today is National Lasagna Day? Everyday could be Lasagna Day as far as I’m concerned. Starch. Cheese. Thick and belly-coating. Oh yeah….gimme some. Especially on THIS particular Lasagna Day, as I am headed to the Big Summer Potluck in Pennsylvania…as it is Gluten Free. No lasagna for me. Or for my […]
I love easy things. Life is hard enough without having to come up with complicated things to drink. Especially on hot summer days when you JUST WANT TO GET WASTED RELAX. So, at a recent dinner party we had here at the house, I threw together (literally, in a rush, I threw this drink together) […]
Did you know Johnsonville just came out with Sausage Burgers? Already made into 1/3 pound patties, ready to grill? Well…now you know! They are available at Wal-Mart, and I highly suggest you get there and pick some up. Not only because they are pretty darn tasty, but, well, it’s nice to have a break from […]
As you may have noticed, my life has become quite cake-licious. I love doing them, especially weddings…and especially weddings where the bride TRUSTS me to go for it. That really excites me. I mean, that’s a real compliment, the “I trust you” Bride. Love it. LOVE. But, despite all of the wedding cakes I’ve done […]
Wait! Don’t run away! I know that’s a bizarre name. I do. In fact, I was frightened by it myself…but I pushed through that fear and overcame the choux. (That’s pronounced SHOE, for those of you who are like my 2 years ago non-cooking self.) I know I could Google it, and probably should, but, […]