In my experience, a little splurge now and then is a good thing. I am often asked if there are rules about what treats I can eat or when I can eat them. Happily there are no over arching rules or restrictions governing my food choices. My primary goal is to be mindful of what … Continue reading »
More than a year ago I went on a mission to conquer making meringues. It took me a few months and several dozen eggs worth of trial and error but eventually I figured out the technique and now I am a meringue making machine! Last Easter I took my new skill to a new level … Continue reading »
Easter candy is my favorite of all the candies marketed specifically for holidays. I love the bright colors. I especially love the chocolate eggs with crispy candy shells, fruit flavored jelly beans, and larger pastel malted chocolate eggs. Next Sunday I am sure I will wind up consuming more than my fair share of sugar. I do … Continue reading »
St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday but my brain is already far away in the land of rolling hills and dramatic seaside cliffs. Without even closing my eyes I conjure images of endless stone walls and flocks of wooly sheep in emerald pastures. It has been 7 years since I had my feet on Irish … Continue reading »
Every day we go through our closets mixing and matching various items to create a new outfit. Sometimes a tailored blouse works with dark blue jeans then the next week the same shirt gets paired with a pencil skirt. Recipes are a lot like outfits and pantries are like closets. We keep the same basic … Continue reading »
I planned to take a break from making treats. I was going to focus on savory side dishes and warm-your-tummy dinner suggestions. I was going to make a bit more effort in presenting a reflection of how our family eats on a daily basis. Instead I made a cake. After sitting quietly in the back … Continue reading »
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” - Charles M. Schulz Raise your hand if you like rich fudgy brownies with surprise chocolate bits hidden in each bite. I can’t actually see those hands but I am betting there are many. These treats will be a delight for you … Continue reading »
During my elementary school years people in Seattle dressed more formally for the office. My dad went to work wearing an pressed shirt, tie, and polished shoes that he covered with these funny waterproof over-shoes. He called them rubbers. That has nothing to do with the story but it makes me giggle. Every morning Dad … Continue reading »
Waking to this winter’s first snowfall on Wednesday morning was such a treat. The reflection of cool morning light off smooth untouched snow turned our street bright and cheerful. In our temperate climate snow is always a novelty. In a second out-of-the-ordinary turn of events, The Little Helping was still sound asleep when I woke. … Continue reading »
Strictly speaking I’m not one for following recipes. I can’t think of many times in the last few years that I have reproduced something as written. There are two primary reasons I go rogue. I either want to reduce the amount of calories and fat or I would like to use items already in my … Continue reading »