It’s National Cookie Day, friends! It is also 61F here in my corner of CA today, and clear as a bell. There is not even clouds in the forecast let alone, you know, weather. It’s part of what spoils a person about living here, and one of the top responses one hears when someone dares … [Read more…]
I have always loved eggnog, and I know it can be one of those polarizing holiday foods, but I’m telling you, my heart THRILLS at the sight of pumpkin spice eggnog in all its orange-tinted glory -IN OCTOBER! when the rest of me is humbugging over the sight of X-mas decorations in stores (Michael’s, I’m … [Read more…]
Well, hey there! Been a while (like 11 months), hasn’t it? So how’ve you been? Lots has happened since I put up a post and I’ve got to say, I hope this year has been kind to you. I hope you’ve also been enjoying some of the best parts of this season. The weather here … [Read more…]
Oh, babka. You know someone likes you when they pass one of these your way. I said in an earlier post that I was not exactly filled with the holiday spirit, but baking for my friends is a nice kind of self-care that costs way less than going to therapy. They get something yummy, I … [Read more…]
I ‘m not going to lie, I’m humbuggin’ a little. As years go, 2016 has been a bit of an overbearing twat, hasn’t it? We don’t need to go into it. We all saw what happened. We lost more great people than we gained, careened headlong into unknown territory, and haven’t quite found a quiet … [Read more…]
Today is National Eat Your Jello Day. It’s a big sale day (with a mathematical sounding name that sadly has nothing to do with math, other than perhaps, economics) on a HUGE shopping site. Side note: just bought my first Kindle, WOO! And it is this guy’s birthday. I kind of have a big squishy … [Read more…]
National Sugar Cookie Day, folks! I hope you’re celebrating along with me, because these are one of life’s little simple culinary pleasures. I’m not much for “secret” ingredients usually, but this recipe kind of has some; believe me, if you skip them, you’ll miss them! That teeny pinch of cinnamon and squirt of lemon juice … [Read more…]
Well Hey there! It’s been a minute since the last post, hasn’t it? Have you ever noticed how fast time flies when things slow down? That’s what it’s been like over here. What’s been keeping me busy, though, are all the plums growing, falling, and collecting in my yard. There are…lots…of plums. It’s a nice … [Read more…]
As in, what the heck happened to the last month and a half?? It’s all been a blur,I can tell you. How have you been? If you’re reading this, let me just say THANK YOU, because Cousin, it’s been a little while. So, it’s National Cherry Cobbler Day, and I’ve got sort of a full … [Read more…]
I knew we were moving into a new level in our relationship when he brought me to his favorite pho` spot. His search for the perfect bowl was something he mentioned before, and I knew he was making a serious gesture when he brought me to the little place he never took anyone to and … [Read more…]