Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I have a special treat for you. It’s the recipe for the best sugar cookies I’ve ever tasted. And the good news is, they’re easy to make as well. Here’s the story: my long-time friend, Vickie, is an extremely artistic and creative person with many talents, one of which […]
So I go a little overboard on Valentine’s Day. I can’t help it. I’m an incurable romantic married to another incurable romanticand I love chocolate. It’s the perfect day for me. And since I’ve always tried to make the most of Valentine’s Day, my husband and kids have come to expect the heart-shaped food and […]
If you love chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day, you’ll probably love this little “twist” on the original using orange sections instead of berries. We’ve already had two snow days this year, which means we’ve been able to stay home, watch movies, cuddle by the fire, and eat and eat and then eat some more. It […]
There’s a reason I call this my less-than-perfect life of bliss. I’m no Martha Stewart. I get an idea, give it a try, make some mistakes sometimes, and then try again the next time. Kinda like when I attempted to make my own version of Carrabba’s Minstrone soup that I love so much and sorta […]
There’s just something about tiny things that stirs up the imagination of children of all ages. And as Charles Dickens said, “It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself.” So Lola and I spent some time together a few days ago building […]
