How do you plan to spend Mother’s Day this year? I love to host, and ever since getting married, I have made a special meal for my mother and one for my mother-in-law. However, this year will certainly be different than how I normally spend it. I am sure it…
My break officially started today. I worked extra hours this past week so I wouldn’t have to bring any essay grading or lesson planning home, so today felt especially sweet knowing it truly is a break. Today was low key, with no to-do agenda, because, hey! I have two weeks!…
I am sure you have noticed this already, but why is it that retailers and grocery stores like to be one step ahead of the season? In late August, Costco had Halloween costumes for sale. I was back last weekend picking up glasses for my hubby, (who is struggling with…
Fudge. One of the world’s simplest desserts. And one of the best. Good fudge melts in your mouth. It’s smooth and rich. It leaves you feeling unsatisfied, beckoning you for another bite. And if you’re not careful, you’ll give in to those urges for seconds and thirds. Or fifths. (Okay,…
My favorite type of cookie is chocolate chip. Maybe because it was the first type of cookie I learned how to make. Using the recipe on the back of the Toll House chips package, my mom taught me how to cream butter to the correct fluffiness, measure the dry ingredients,…
Do you have big plans for Valentine’s Day? We’re going low-key this year. Since the kids are getting bigger and have some sense of the meaning behind this day, I plan on making them a homemade card to remind them how much we love them. And include lovey-dovey words that…
This is the longest title of a dessert ever! I am so sorry! I was afraid that if I shortened it, than I would somehow do it disservice. Or that you wouldn’t know exactly what it is. Sandwich cookies. Yes, they’re a sandwich, but technically not a cookie. But they’re…
Do you ever get that feeling like you’ve missed the boat? It appears once October ended, so did apple season. It’s like November needs to be called pumpkin month. So I apologize if you’re completely over apples and on to pumpkins. A few weeks ago, we went to an apple…
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