‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year!’ croons Johnny Mathis on a classic holiday tune now blaring from my speakers. I’ve thought about that line quite a bit these past couple of holiday seasons wondering exactly who is having a good time? No, this isn’t going to be Negative […]
Cookies
RUM RAISIN SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Christmas in September . . . and before you look to toss your nearest sandal at me . . . at least I didn’t say ‘Christmas in July!’
FRIENDS AT THE TABLE & CINNAMON SUGAR COOKIE CRISPS
Musical pairing – Fire and Rain by Dido We cooked for plenty of family and friends over the Memorial Day weekend; we celebrated not only Memorial Day, but also a graduation of our nephew Taylor and birthday of niece Avery. We threw in a bit of Father’s day as well […]
AN APRIL FOOLS’ TO REMEMBER
Musical pairing – What a Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers I have a photograph that sits upstairs in my office where I see it every day; I think my sister and I must have been 7 and 5 maybe but it’s the only picture I have of us together […]
ALMOND BUTTER BUTTONS
Musical pairing – Superwoman by Alicia Keys I am thrilled to be guest-posting over at Cakeduchess today; Lora and I have become great friends via twitter but I feel as if I’ve known her my whole life! I’ve been a fan of her blog for a while now – she […]
CRACKED PEPPER, DRIED CHERRY & CHOCOLATE CHUNK BISCOTTI
Musical pairing – Storm Warning by Bonnie Raitt At the moment, we’re in one of the largest winter storms this country has seen in decades; covering 33 States, we experienced the first round of snow and ice beginning around 6pm last night and within the first 30 minutes our skylights […]
CROSBY & TAYLOR GIVEAWAY & RUM RAISIN SHORTBREAD
Musical pairing – Silver Bells by Jim Brickman WE HAVE A WINNER! TRACY, who said, ‘I love the pewter measuring cups and the dog treat jars at Crosby & Taylor!’ Tracy, contact me with your address so I can get this beautiful measuring spoon set out to you! I have […]
COCONUT MACAROONS W/NUTELLA
Musical pairing – Let It Snow by Ella Fitzgerald I guess I was a weird kid because one of my favorite candy bars was Almond Joy – I love coconut – and coconut plus chocolate plus almonds? Uhm, yes please. I don’t eat candy bars anymore but I still love […]