My children have taken to digging out big glops of peanut butter from the jar and then licking it, straight from the utensil.I think they may have been influenced by the sight of their mom pushing a dollop of Jif into the puppy’s Kong, upon which the puppy goes wild with pleasure and licks licks licks her way madly madly to the finish.Whatever the … [Read more...]
M in M is a very bad Mom.
Or at the very least, a very bad cake decorator.My oldest daughter wanted me to make a cake like this for our 3-year-old’s recent birthday:Instead, they all got this:I call it my “Turrets in a Cloud” cake. Impressive, isn’t it?There was a time when I would stay up until 3:00 a.m. putting the finishing touches on an elaborately frosted, … [Read more...]
The 2nd Try’s the Charm
Or the 3rd.Or the 4th.Or the 10th. (I’ll never tell.)Certainly I changed the way I did things after this abysmal batch came out of the oven.And really, do you blame me?My version of the recipe is posted here. … [Read more...]
I’m Slow but I Think I Get It
I was flipping through the latest catalogue from Sam’s Club when I saw that there were flag cakes and red, white & blue cupcakes listed in the Fall Favorites section.I had to pause and think about that one for a moment and then—I think—I got it.It’s not a Labor Day thing, I don’t think.It’s a 9-11 thing, isn’t it?And it’s turning into a Memorial … [Read more...]
A Salvo for Stroganoff
...and other tasty fare, to boot.One of my favorite foodies is hosting a Crock Pot Festival today. Visit Barbara of Praying for Grace fame at her cooking blog for lots of tasty, energy-saving, keep-your-kitchen-cool- on-a-hot-hot-day ideas.Got all that? Good. Now get going. ; )PS. Don't forget your planner. … [Read more...]
I Scream, You Scream
Subtitled: For the Scrapbook (not)Okay girls, scrunch together for a photo, please!Woops. Got a blinker. Let’s try again.Another blinker. Hang in there; let’s try again.Felicity! Alrighty then. We’re done.Who’s got time to scrapbook, anyway? : ) … [Read more...]
Summer Yum
I seriously doubt that I'm the only one who feels as if she's draining these summer days to the last precious dregs.I love the heat; I love the green; I love the sticky little faces.Have a blessed weekend, everyone! Don't forget that The Loveliness of the Seashore is being hosted by Elaine* over at A Wink and a Smile on Monday. I may or may not be … [Read more...]
Break out the Brie
We’re joining Helen and her gang on a whirlwind, month-long tour of France!Pick a favorite and and play along. We’ll see you à Paris! … [Read more...]
When I Retire
I am going to learn how to make marzipan babies.Or maybe I'll just track down the amazing lady who does these and sip my coffee while I watch her.At which point I'll realize that these cute little handfuls are not made of marzipan at all but rather, resin.HT: Cathie (We've been urban legended, my friend!) … [Read more...]
On a Culinary Note
I attempted a Yorkshire Pudding in honor of dear St. George yesterday—my first ever, and I had no idea what to expect.Well, is this the desired result? One of my kids approached the table and said, “Oh! We’re having….playdoh?”No, I don’t have a photo.And certainly I have no idea why he would have said that.PS. On a slightly more delicious note, … [Read more...]
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