I would like to take a moment to say Happy New Year, happy you! For a lot of us, there is no reason to recreate yourself as a new person… As an older gentleman once responded when I inquired about his day, “I got out of bed this morning; it is a glorious day!” May…
Category: parole
Spiced Eggnog Spritz Griddle Cakes
“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” ― Dr. Seuss This morning I was inspired by the snow glistening on the rooftops, the Christmas decorations all aglow, and the…
Chill Folks ~
Ok, I looked this up, found it a wee bit interesting and wanted to share. What is the difference between chile and chili? As per dictionary.com: Chili and chile are both the pungent fruit of the capsicum, also called chile pepper or chili pepper. But chili is a shortening of chili con carne, a ground beef dish that incorporateschili powder or chili peppers…
Humble Pie
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves Philippians 2:3 I am in awe of people ~ selfless giving, never expecting anything in return. The candle flicker souls who light up the darkest moments of your life; the hand that silently reaches out when you think no…
Chicken & Cake ~ as promised!
To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. Buddha There have been some rumors flying around the last 10 years or so… they’ve included scathing remarks like, “…like Martha Stewart…”, and, “…do anything ~ I saw her changing a flat…
Buon Compleano ~ Mexico
Last night we celebrated my husband’s birthday (and Dad’s, though he was in New Mexico)… I know the date was 13 de Noviembre, but the festive feel and the menu made it seem like cinco de Mayo! The margaritas were made with fresh lime, simple syrup and the tequila…
step by step
“share your smile, share your light” Tiramisu quite literally means, “a pick me up.” One of Italy’s most popular, Tiramisu is a rich treat blending the bold flavors of cocoa and espresso with savory mascarpone cheese and wine, layered with lady finger biscuits. At many Italian tables, a meal is often finished with fresh…
Happy Halloween!
Here is a sweet treat that is great from halloween to halloween and everyday in between! Enjoy ~ v Truffle Brownies 1 1/4 c butter (don’t freak out, it’s just butter!) 3/4 c baking cocoa 3 T flour 1 c + 1 T sugar, divided 4 eggs, separated 2 tsp vanilla Heat…
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Happy Wednesday, friends ~ off to do a bread baking class!
The Golden Egg
“Love and eggs are best when they are fresh.” – Russian Proverb No, I’m not going Wonka on you ~ just talking about the glorious, versatile egg… They are almost a perfect food ~ when used as an ingredient in your cooking, they can create leavening, coagulate, emulsify, add texture or bind your ingredients.. they even…
Demolish me ~
Uno non può pensare bene, amare bene, dormire bene, se non ha mangiato bene. Mrs D has asked for my assistance translating another FANTASTIC recipe! Wow ~ what a flavor explosion! The only thing I did differently, was add 1/4 c of almond flour to the cake flour… I knew it was already going to…
zucca, قرع نباتي, pompoen, citrouille ~ a pumpkin, by any other name…
The following excerpt was taken from the History Channel ~ In the United States, pumpkins go hand in hand with the fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving. An orange fruit harvested in October, this nutritious and versatile plant features flowers, seeds and flesh that are edible and rich in vitamins. Pumpkin is used to make…
