I thought I would take a moment, on July 31 to let you know that Halloween is just a short 3 months away so you should start planning right now! I love Halloween because what other holiday do you get to be whoever or whatever you want AND someone gives you free candy? There is…
Sweets
The Spectacular Spudnut!
In the summer of 2007, Lawyer Boy got to do an internship in Louisiana for the summer between his junior and senior year of college. When we were visiting, he brought some doughnuts to our hotel room. I thought they were doughnuts – but they were actually spudnuts! Spudnuts are crispy on the outside and…
Wonderful Happenings This Week and Big Secret!
This is somewhat different than one of my regular posts but so many great things have happened this week that I am bursting at the seams and want to share it with you! Last Sunday night at about 8:00PM I post an upcycle job Mr. Picky Eater and I did on some of his leftover…
Patriotic Cupcakes and Making New Friends
Happy Canada Day – and Happy Independence Day on the 4th! Last year’s 4th of July post was about Patriotic Parfaits and I will probably make them again. If you want to make them – click on Patriotic Parfaits and it will take you directly to the post. It is pretty simple so there are…
Quick and Easy Doughnuts
Today is Father’s Day causing me to reflect on my two dads. As far as I know, they had two things in common: me and they each went by a nickname. Buddy and Jack. When referring to them I always say “dad” but for here I’ll use their nicknames. Do you want to find the…
Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Bars
Today is Top Girl and Son-In-Law’s anniversary. Yep, they have been married two years today. This is my favorite picture from the wedding. **All the pictures were taken by James Freeman and Ami Stearns of Distinct Photography. (the link doesn’t seem to work so look them up on Face Book) She ordered all the flowers…
Chocolate Pear Jam and Blue Mason Jar Giveaway
Have you ever been over to the Eliot Eats blog? It’s this wonderful mix of elegant and down to earth recipes, garden tips, restaurant reviews and narration of these wonderful cooking classes/demonstrations she and her husband take around the area where she lives. I especially like those. She lives in the same part of the…
Decadent Brownies and a Giveaway!
****For those of you who live in countries other than the United States: I will be happy to send if you win – probably on a slow boat – but you must be prepared to pay customs charges if it is sent to you! I have no idea how much it will be for you,…
Chess Pie
Nana made Chess pie for as far back as I can remember. It is a wonderfully scrumptious pie that is very old fashioned. I was about 10 when I decided that is what I wanted for my birthday instead of a cake. Luckily, Top Girl learned how to make it from her and…
Jimmie’s Sugar Cookies and a Great Giveaway!
Jimmie is the oldest grandchild and I am the youngest. Fifteen years and sixteen cousins separate us but back then we were close in that adult/kid sort of way because we were the favorite grandchildren of Jim and Dan Taylor. When Jimmie was young, he was sent on a bus to his name sake’s house…