With two daughters, the holiday season has been full of baking. We were in charge of brownies for a dancing party, cookies for school and cupcakes for another holiday party not to mention the homemade hot chocolate mix we made for our family and friends. I still had presents to buy and wrap plus a … Read more
In the days leading up to Christmas, our schedules should be full of holiday parties, caroling, baking and shopping. But for my family, the days have been filled with sneezing, coughing and Doctor appointments. Both of my kids have come down with some sort of winter virus accompanied by a high fever. After today’s visit … Read more
OK, fess up. Are you finished your holiday shopping? That would be a big old NO over here. I still have a large list of things to get but I am happy to say that all of my daughters’ teacher gifts are purchased and wrapped. Generally, the teacher gifts stump me. Because they teach, love … Read more
Ever since I was a little girl I remember my mom and grandmother spending hours (even days) in the kitchen preparing special treats for our teachers, friends and family. They were always so creative when it came time to make something for us to give out. Now that I have children of my own I … Read more
Since I was a little girl, I have always loved waking up with a cup of hot tea. I still remember my Grandmother giving me a cup of tea (sweetened with condensed milk, of course) and toast whenever I slept at her house. From that moment on, I was hooked. Even though I have given … Read more
Over the past few months, I have been broadening my horizons and learning to get more comfortable in the kitchen. I am proud to say that I have made some pretty tasty dishes that the family loves! But, I have learned that any good meal needs the right tools for preparation. My favorite place to … Read more