No not that first time. A sister blogger nominated me for an award. It’s the first time. Thank […]
Photo Friday: Book Club Gifters
This is my last (#5) of my week-long series about kindness gifting this holiday season. If you’re just […]
Here are twelve little things I like to do that cost little or no money. I always get […]
Since I live in the Midwest, which means Holiday Time is cold COLD. Many places collect “gently used” […]
This fall devastating tornadoes ripped through the middle of the state I live in. Mother Nature doesn’t seem […]
This time of year, I get very busy making: Making time for all the holiday activities. Making jammies […]
As I drove home from Thanksgiving Day shopping, I spied a sign, poked into the almost frozen ground. […]
The greatest gift we have is our time. – Meditation from St. Francis Xavier
It’s cold and winter is here; summer still clings with all her might. Sometimes, that’s the way I feel. I love summer. Still, there’s something invigorating about a brisk walk in crisp air.
My friend Geri gifted me with a day in Chicago with friends. Of course I can go anytime, but I don’t. I wait for a reason. What better reason than time with a friend.
First we visited the French Market. I never knew
The day after Thanksgiving, I stay snug inside and up to my elbows in chocolate. This year I’ll […]
“If only people knew about the Malliard Reaction,” I say to anyone who will listen. “They would understand why avoiding diabetes is so important. And if it’s too late, controlling blood sugar is essential.”
What’s the Malliard Reaction?
Oven roasted turkey: Yum, Yum.
Crusty rolls warm from the oven. Mmmm…mmm.
Gravy made from turkey roux… Uhhh, huh.
Melt-in-your-mouth flaky pie crust and caramelized pecan pie. Smack-smack.
What makes these tasty Thanksgiving day dishes taste so good?