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Go Nuts!!

“I’ve seen a look in dogs’ eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts.” ― John Steinbeck I love pistachio ~ I go through about 48 oz every four days… by myself! Hey! When I was in the hospital last month,…

hoppy, fluffy, marshmallow

If you have ever received a Christmas platter from me, you’ll have discovered my toasted coconut marshmallows nestled in with the fudge, thumb print cookies and sunflower-pumpkin seed brittle ~ but marshmallows for Easter?!? I am so excited to give these lemon jewels a try! I hope you enjoy these variations from Epicurious.com ~ and…

“How far that l…

“How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.“ William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Be that light to someone’s darkness ~

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There are a few things in this life that make me truly happy: a child’s laughter, a genuine hug, a cup of tea shared with a friend, being with my family, and cooking up something I know someone enjoys. These recipes have been requested by friends and family alike. May you…

love affair

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien For me, it started about 15 years ago ~ my love affair with food (come on, what did you think this was about?) When I was a little girl, my Grandma Margaret would often…

super food

I decided to give the ole sweet tooth a break today ~ I think I might have single-handedly induced a few dozen sugar induced comas in cyberworld… I love salad… I know I’ve posted about simple salads before ~ spinach, red onion, a drizzle of olive oil and a bright spritz of lemon, topped off…

chocolate-peanut butter goodness

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. Charles M. Schulz In search of the perfect cake? Looking to impress company? Maybe you just want to treat your family to a chocolate-peanut buttery piece of culinary genius ~ this is it! Look no further! Since 2006 (when I picked…

Peanut Butter Pie ~

“Life is uncertain; Eat dessert first.” ~Ernestine Ulmer Peanut Butter Pie 1 cup peanut butter (I used extra crunchy) 2 cups whipped topping (homemade or store bought) 1 cup powdered sugar 1 bar of cream cheese 1 cup mini chocolate chips Oreo cookie crust (pre-made or homemade) Mix peanut butter, cream…

“I’ve always th…

“I’ve always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, ‘Ain’t that the truth.’“ Quincy Jones (born 1933) enjoy a little belly laugh today. I am tired of being tired ~ time to pull myself (and maybe 1 or 2 of my readers) up by the…

Tiramisu

“It’s so beautifully arranged on the plate – you know someone’s fingers have been all over it.” ~ Julia Child If this is your first visit to my blog, come along while I take you on a little taste of Italy (for my few faithful followers, come along ~ perhaps you’ll be inspired)! Those…

Liquid Gold

This blog is where I usually write about food, family and friends ~ today, I want to bring some awareness to a topic that has had a most profound impact on my life of late. Growing up, I was told I was anemic ~ “Punkie, you look puny today” was something of an endearment,…

Bad Man

I am a bad, bad man… Well, woman ——- and not really (but I am going for dramatic effect)! My intentions after dusting and laundry were to sit down to a plate of steaming fresh ricotta crepes ( see previous post) for a nice little treat, as the yogurt consumed at 0500 had already left…