Despite my protests, it appears that the holidays are coming as scheduled. Christmas is still December 25th. The kids’ break from school will still begin December 21st. And so on, and so forth. Every year, my goal is to have my holiday cards mailed out by the first week of December. And every year, the [...]
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Homemade Holiday Gifts in a Jar & $100 Giveaway
Since November is here, I think I can officially think about what the heck I’m going to give to friends and family for the holidays. If you are more organized than me, you might have all of your gifts figured out! One of my favorite gifts I give every year to friends, neighbors, teachers or [...]
Chinese Recipes to Help Ring in the Year of the Dragon
Monday, January 23rd, is the Chinese New Year. It is the Year of the Dragon, the Professor’s favorite mythical creature. One of my culinary goals for this year is venture out more in Asian cooking. I love to eat the food, but I don’t often cook it. I find it a bit intimidating, actually. One [...]
The Joys of Saffron and a Holiday Giveaway For You!
Saffron. This exotic spice evokes images and scents of far and exotic places. Outdoor markets, or bazaars, filled with dates, nuts and tea leaves. It’s deep red threads yields a gorgeous and rich yellow color when soaked in hot water, making it a wonderful natural dye. But, it also carries a distinct aroma that reminds [...]
More Halloween Cupcake Decorating Ideas
This post is fast becoming a tradition here on my blog. Every year I scour the internet for ideas and then decorate some Halloween themed cupcakes. My first post, Halloween Cupcake Decorating 101, is one of my most visited posts so check it out, too. Remember, I’m not a dessert blog or an expert cake [...]
Chocolate-Chip Cookie Topped Brownies & A Giveaway!
I don’t host too many giveaways. It’s not that I don’t love you. I sincerely haven’t had the time to work on them! Plus, a lot of the products and promotions that fill up my email box are not all items I believe in. I am very particular with who I endorse or support. For [...]
Homemade Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches
It’s July! Are you melting out there??? San Diego is finally warming up (not complaining) and that means the kids are all over the beach, the pool, popsicles, ice cream and other frozen treats that will keep them cool. And a hot, sweaty, naggy kid is something we all want to avoid! Last month, I [...]
Double Chocolate Chunk Mashmallow Cookies
My kids are interesting creatures. When I ban the tv & video games and tell them to play with their toys, I get blank stares and proclamations of boredom. When I tell them to clean their room, they play with their toys. When I tell them to play together, they fight. And when I tell [...]
Foodbuzz 24×24:Dutch Oven Cooking Under the Stars
We are a scouting family. I have two boys in Cub Scouts, and my husband as the Cub Master. Sometimes I wonder who is more excited to be a scout, my sons or my husband? Either way, it’s a win-win situation for us. As a family, we have learned so much through scouting, and we [...]
25 Days of Cookies: Almond Crackle Cookies
I’m back. I took a day off from cookie recipes to watch in awe as hubby finished installing my new kitchen appliances! I’m loving my new cooktop and my new ovens are begging to bake me something in them! Yes, Santa came early for me and I’m a happy camper! Of course, I’m burned out [...]
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