2020 In Review: What the Heck Was That Anyways?
“Nobody Claim 2021 as ‘your year’, okay? We are all going to walk in reallllll slow… Be quiet…. Be good…. Don’t. Touch. Anything!” I’ve been trying to write a post to start off this new year – but I...
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I have a confession to make… I’m a hoarder. I keep old clothes, old magazines, old documents… everything. I keep it in case I might need it one day. You may laugh but I used to keep all my kids toys –...
View ArticleWhat the Heck is a “Do Nothing” Cake?
Today is my dad’s 84th birthday!! Woohoo!!! But we are still in the middle of a pandemic so there will be no celebrating. Boooo… But he WILL have cake…’cause getting to 84 is a feat unto itself these...
View ArticleBacon Wrapped Cranberry and Apple Stuffed Turkey Breast Roll
I’m not sure how everyone is feeling about Thanksgiving this weekend… For many of us, it will definitely look different…smaller, less people, less commotion, less mess but also less excitement, less...
View ArticleWhat the Heck is a “Do Nothing” Cake?
Today is my dad’s 84th birthday!! Woohoo!!! But we are still in the middle of a pandemic so there will be no celebrating. Boooo… But he WILL have cake…’cause getting to 84 is a feat unto itself these...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Tuna Poke Bowls (with a twist)!
I went to Hawaii on my honeymoon 30 years ago. It was beautiful…the water, the sun, the people, the food! But I don’t remember seeing poke bowls anywhere. I’m pretty sure I saw poke, but no bowls....
View ArticleGame Day Hearty Vegetarian Chili
Are you a Superbowler? I mean, are you really into football? Or do you just wait for the commercials? Be honest…your secret is safe with me. I actually love football (you can read all about how my love...
View ArticleHow to Make a Sweet Charcuterie Board for Valentines
Alright Alright Alright (in my Matthew McConaughey voice…can ya hear me?). It’s Valentines Day this Sunday and there is so much to love about this year’s holiday: It’s on a Sunday (which means, if you...
View ArticleWhat are Random Acts of Kindness?
How are y’all feeling out there? Seems like a silly question to ask because I’m here, alone, wondering about all of you out there…many of whom I’ve never met! But, as I write every week, I think about...
View ArticlePoor Man’s Pudding: Pouding Chômeur
As most of you know, I’ve been trying to see if “theming” my weeks will help me keep my thoughts in order (aka: ‘keeping my squirrel brain at bay’) as I post throughout the week. I’m not 100% sure that...
View ArticleWhat To Do With Used Coffee Grounds: Baked Mocha Almonds
Yayyyy! it’s Friday!!!!!!! Also, we are still battling a worldwide pandemic (imagine…still!!) so the fact that it’s Friday is of no real importance. Ya feel me? I think tonight I’m gonna shake things...
View ArticleHow to Make Dried Pineapple Flowers
Can you feel spring in the air?? I certainly can! I took my pup out for his walk this morning and all the telltale signs of the impending spring season was in the air… A warm breeze That sweet smell of...
View ArticleAir Fryer Donuts (with a Springtime Twist)
Can you feel it? Can you smell it? I believe spring is in the air – finally!! It’s still a tad chilly but it’s definitely on the horizon! And do you know what I think about when I think about spring?...
View ArticleHow To Make Marzipan Candy Carrots
Sooooo, I’ve been thinking about all the things I’ve learned over covid. Other than how to be patient with the the other members of my family that live under my roof (which currently is almost always...
View ArticleEaster Chocolate Chip Ricotta Pie
Yes I am baking … Still… You? We are coming around to the spring holidays – namely Easter – for the second time under “entertaining lockdown” orders. So why bake if we aren’t gathering? Well I, for...
View ArticleWhen You Just Want to Say Hello!
Heyyyy! Ciao… Salut… Hallo… Shalom… Sawubona (that’s hello in Zulu…in case you were wondering!!) I know what you’re all thinking…what’s with all the salutations?? Well, I did a quiet giveaway just...
View ArticleCrispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bars
Sometimes you just need a brownie… Sometimes you just need a brownie that is topped with a crunchy peanut butter chocolate layer. Yup…it’s time for that brownie. I wanted to check in with all of you...
View ArticleFastest Cinnamon-Scented Honey Butter
I am certain that you have all tried to stay healthy during these trying times. I know I’ve been pretty diligent about exercising and eating well…well, plus the odd piece of cake and glass of wine here...
View ArticleHow to Make a Sweet Charcuterie Board for Valentines
Alright Alright Alright (in my Matthew McConaughey voice…can ya hear me?). It’s Valentines Day this Sunday and there is so much to love about this year’s holiday: It’s on a Sunday (which means, if you...
View ArticleFastest Cinnamon-Scented Honey Butter
I am certain that you have all tried to stay healthy during these trying times. I know I’ve been pretty diligent about exercising and eating well…well, plus the odd piece of cake and glass of wine here...
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