Skating pond from my youth Good morning! A happy, happy Friday to you. I am sure that I am not alone when I say the the cold and the snow has completely worn me out. I am weary of the cold, and dressing like a sled dog musher (I will spare you a photo of…
Good morning! How was your weekend? Mine was great, not a relaxing as I had hoped but nice none the less. We had dinner with friends, enjoyed a few walks before the temperature dropped 25 degrees, did a few chores, dragged out the Christmas boxes and made this scrumptious Roasted Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Soup….
Good morning! I hope that you have had a good week. I know that I did; it was wonderful to have my mom here to celebrate my birthday. As we are into the middle of November I am anxiously awaiting the holidays, the planning, the preparation, the delicious foods, family traditions and more. Pumpkin Cheesecake…
Good morning! Did you have a nice weekend? Aside from the incessant rain and wind mine was relaxing. The ugly grey days gave me just the excuse that I needed do nothing but sip cocoa and read. Two books and a huge stack of magazine later I emerged from my couch cocoon to make this…
Good morning! I hope that you had a great weekend.The weather was beautiful so I spent a quiet weekend reading and relaxing and then did a little baking. I LOVE pumpkin and the more I can use it tin the Fall the he better. Pumpkin bread is a favorite around my house and I know…
Blueberries piled on a layer of creamy cheesecake filling, topped with buttery crumbs in this delicious blueberry cheesecake bars recipe! Classic cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts. But sometimes I don’t want the hassle of a spring-form pan and a water bath. I just want an easy recipe in bar form that taste just…
Good morning! How is your week? Are you ready for the weekend? OK, that is obviously a silly/stupid question because I have never heard anyone answer no. I too am ready to relax as I have had a busy week. I have found some recipes, entertainment, helpful hints and blogs to help you while away…
I hope you enjoyed a nice weekend. I did, but more often than not it feels as if I never manage to get everything done that I want to. Of course some weekends the problem could be that at 10:00 a.m. I am still in bed with a book and cup of cocoa. This weekend…
Did you know that July is National Berry month? Nor did I, but it makes perfect sense as it is the month when most of the berries are at their peak. Blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries all ready and waiting to be picked and eaten as is, or perhaps made into something scrumptious. I have…
Monday, Monday…oh to be young again and off for the Summer. OK, maybe not the young part but I would love to be off for the summer. Luckily we have weekends. How was your weekend? Mine was great! Although it was toasty outside for the most part I managed to beat the heat. Lucky for…
A hot and happy Friday to you. I won’t go on about the weather as I know that many of us are “enjoying” record heat and humidity I will just say that I hope cooler weather is on the way. I will even settle for rain as long as the temperatures go below 80. Image…
Bread Salad from Martha Stewart Wow is it hot! And steamy and did I mention humid? There is at least another four or five days for at least half of the country. Just a little reminder, to drinks lots of water and keep your kids and pets out of the heat. I don’t know about…
