Memorial Day
To those who serve, to those who gave all and to the families of both. Thank you for making our lives better and safe. You are remembered always.

To those who serve, to those who gave all and to the families of both. Thank you for making our lives better and safe. You are remembered always.

Have a great day! You may also enjoy: Silent Sunday 5-22-2016.

Good morning and a very happy weekend! For many it is a three day weekend and I am sure that there are barbecue’s, beaches and lots of down time on the schedule. My weekend will include much of the same for the unofficial start of Summer. Classic Bacon Cheeseburger Image from the Candid Appetite This…

Good morning! How is your week? Mine has been great but I will be honest I am counting the hours to the weekend! I cannot wait for a three day weekend, I want to eat some bbq, swim in the ocean and hopefully see a little sun. That has me thinking about Summer and what…

Good morning! How was your weekend? Mine was busy. I guess there is a silver lining to cold rainy weekends, you get to catch up on all of the things you put off during the week, like laundry, reading and organizing. I baked a few things too, no surprise there. I made some bread, a…

Have a beautiful day! You may also enjoy: Silent Sunday 5-29-2016.

Good morning! I hope that you had a fabulous week. Have you any interesting plans for the weekend? I am planning on the farmers market and fingers cross some sun. I might need to start light therapy if we do not see some soon. I am always on the lookout for a new bar, or…

Good morning! I hope that you are having a good week. I am, especially since I did not get any snow yesterday. I read that parts of Maine received up to 7 inches of snow, goodness we are having a crazy Spring. My mother always taught me to never speak about politics or money and…

Amaretto Cream Cheese Coffee Cake, a moist and delicious almond cake with a layer of cream cheese filling and buttery crumb topping. Amaretto Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Is there anything better with a cup of coffee or tea than a crumb cake? Recently I made this scrumptious Amaretto Cream Cheese Coffee Cake and I think…

Happy Sunday! Enjoy your day!

Good morning! How has your week been so far? Mine has been busy but going well so I will not complain. As we are nearing the graduation season I was thinking back on my own graduation and the advice that I was given when I “went out into the world.” I thought it would be…

Buttery shortbread, topped with raspberry preserves and fresh raspberries and an almond crumble. Raspberries and almonds are a match made in heaven. It’s my favorite flavor combination and I use in lots of coffee cakes, cookie bars, cakes and other fruity desserts. This week I made Raspberry Almond Shortbread bars, the best part is that…
