Have I ever mentioned how much I love to sleep in? I once slept a record 26 hours straight while pregnant with my first little piglet! I kid you not. It’s a gift I have. This love of sleep, particularly sleeping in, is what makes me so fond of weekends. I sometimes think back to [...]
I know maple syrup and pancakes isn’t exactly a new and earth shattering concept, so stay with me! Having grown up in Maine, I have certainly eaten my fair share of maple syrup. Real maple syrup. Not the kind that comes in bottle that pretends to talk to small children (which is a little creepy [...]
Since it is still National Pancake Week, and no self-respecting pancake would be caught dead without some kind of sauce on it… This was nice and light, not to sweet, and the orange and lemon juices gave it just the right contrast of sweet and sour. I’m glad we didn’t use it all on the [...]
Happy National Pancake Week! I kid you not…my kids were so excited about this. You’d have thought I announced it was free ice cream week! When I sat down to brainstorm recipes, this one jumped to the top of the list. Because who doesn’t need another excuse to eat Nutella? Click here for a $1/off [...]
I am a genius! No, really… This is like peanut butter and chocolate – two great tastes that taste great together! It’s breakfast and dessert all rolled into one – it’s got oats, and pecans, and a little chocolate thrown in for good measure. What’s not to love? As a self-pronounced cookie connosieur, I hate [...]
Dear Weatherman, Did you not get my memo? I specifically requested cold weather for Valentine’s Day… We all need a good excuse to snuggle. Hello? What is with this hot stuff? It will be much harder to drink white hot chocolate when we’re bothing dying for iced tea. Thanks so much for looking into this [...]
Godiva chocolate is one of my favorite indulgences! I am SO thankful they finally came out with larger size bars that you can buy all over the place now. My waist, not so much, but my taste buds, oh yeah! I have tried many truffle recipes over the years hoping to find something that tasted [...]
Yes, you heard me. What could be better than a chocolate covered strawberry? One stuffed with cheesecake… These are the perfect little bite size treat for your Valentine! Key Lime Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries 1 lb. strawberries 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. + 2 tbs. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. Key lime zest* 3/4 tsp. [...]
I sat down at the computer when I got home from class today with every intention of getting a jump start on next week’s homework assignment. Two hours later, I’ve read the updates on the protests in Cairo, I’ve read the Food News Journal, and I’ve even managed to upload some pictures of apple pie [...]
I was very tempted to make an anti-Valentine’s Day playlist starting off with I Don’t Need a Man by the Pussycat Dolls and closely followed by What the Hell by Avril Lavigne. But that just reeked of bitterness! I got it all out of my system yesterday and am back to my usual sappy romantic [...]
I’m so not into Valentine’s Day this year. I’ve never really been a fan of the holiday anyway, but after getting divorced it feels like a big fat slap in the face. It makes me feel kind of pathetic and lonely truth be told. To make matters worse I have to work all day. In [...]
I’ve really missed blogging. I’ve missed having a place to whine and reflect. I’ve missed the creative outlet. I’ve missed playing around with my camera and trying to master taking photographs of ice cream before it melts. Most of all I have missed my fellow bloggers. I am truly amazed and humbled by how kind [...]
