January 1st, 2011 is so vivid in my mind. The transformation God was working in my heart. Contentment. I didn’t even need to look back into all those months blog archives to be transported to that time alone with Jesus on the couch. But, reading my own sentiments all over again stir up in my […]
Rich Hot Chocolate Recipe
If you want something warm and decadent in these cold, winter months, this rich hot chocolate is the place to go. Simple ingredients. Easy to make. You’ll be snuggled up on a couch under your warmest afghan in no time. Rich Hot Chocolate Recipe recipe adapted from simplyrecipes.com Serves 1 Ingredients 1 cup milk 1/4 […]
The One with the Last of 2011
I have had this blank blog post opened all day long. And I got nothing. I was hoping for something inspiring or motivating or thought-provoking. Or, at the very least, witty. But any worth while thoughts seem to be eluding me tonight, the eve a new year. Please know that I tried. I really did. I’m […]
Pizza Pasta Casserole Recipe
I was inspired to make this pizza casserole when I saw Tasty Kitchen member How to Pinch a Penny‘s recipe. I halved her recipe (as it served 8) and swapped in and out a few ingredients to suit my tastes. And I have to tell you–this was the best thing I’ve eaten in a long time. […]
Bittersweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Cookie Recipe
This grown-up version of everyone’s favorite chocolate cookie is just delightful. With the added bite of the bittersweet chocolate and the crunchy sweetness of the toffee, your guests will be amazed by how the plain-old-chocolate chip cookie was transformed into something memorable. Online baking and pastry classes offer aspiring chefs an artful outlet for creating updated versions of […]
The One with One Gift Idea
Just a week before Christmas I came up with (what I think to be) a brilliant gift idea. Homemade. Personalized. Keepsake. Creative. Unique. All the marks of a great gift. I set to work on my GIMP editing software and came up with four 8×10 inch prints for four of my favorite kids. I choose fonts […]
Creamy Broccoli, Chicken, and Penne Casserole Recipe
I was in need of a meal I could prepare in advance and have ready for our dinner at the end of my piano teaching hours. It was too late to start a crockpot meal. I don’t normally go for casseroles, but when these ingredients popped into my brain, I knew I had a winner. […]
The One with our Christmas Wishes
Fresh Cranberry Scones Recipe
Cranberries are the perfect accent for the Christmas holiday, and these scones are exactly what your table needs to make your breakfast or brunch festive. I decided at the very last minute to try my hand at scones and this is the perfect recipe. It’s simple and easy to pull together in 10 minutes, and […]
The One with Cookies & Deliveries
This week has had its ups and downs, but today I’m finding my {favorite} things about the past few days. Looking for the thanksgiving always brings joy. Last weekend I delivered 5 dozen Vanilla Almond Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing to a friend who had ordered them from me. Yesterday I heard she […]