On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…bikkies. Which is Australian for biscuits, or as the heathen Yanks call them: cookies. Today’s cookie is the ANZAC Bikkie, which is probably not a traditional Christmas cookie, but they’re delicious and now that I have a new oven, I’m actually able to make … Continue reading 12 Cookies of Christmas, Day 3
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…cookies. Because again, no to birds and yes to cookies! And again, I’m pretty sure Santa would agree. Today’s cookie is one that I’ve been contemplating for a long time. Contemplating, but not doing anything about it because it is a flavor profile I … Continue reading 12 Cookies of Christmas, Day 2
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…cookies. Because honestly, anyone who knows me knows I have no love of keeping fowl as pets and cookies are delicious. True story. Cookies ARE delicious. Even Santa agrees. Besides, what are you going to do with 10 Lords a’ Leaping once the novelty … Continue reading 12 Cookies of Christmas
Old fashioned. Even the name sounds sophisticated enough that anyone ordering one immediately elevates in status. Continue reading An Old Fashioned Holiday
I know I tend to keep the politics away from here, but it feels wrong not to say something. Not to say anything. Today is July 4th, which should mean something more than just backyard BBQs, baseball, and fireworks. However, it seems odd to celebrate the birth of a nation when that nation is on … Continue reading Melting Into Oblivion
I guess it’s no surprise that today is National Champagne Day. According to WalletHub and International Business Times, an average of 360 million glasses of bubbly is drunk today and 25% of all champagne/sparkling wines are sold between Christmas and New Years (sidenote: these numbers are from the early 2010s but research is very scarce … Continue reading The Best Vinegar I Ever Drank
Did you know that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday? Well, it is. It used to be Halloween, but living in NYC has ruined that for me for reasons too numerous to count. But Thanksgiving…well, it’s all about the food, taking time to thankful, and celebrating family & friends. Continue reading Gobble Gobble & A Whole Lotta Thanks
Happy New Year! Yes, I know that January is nearly over. But it’s not yet–so I have a few more days before wishing someone a Happy New Year because my procrastination is in full swing becomes embarrassing (and even when it is embarrassing, I just drink more and ignore it). You gotta love friends: I … Continue reading Sunday Comics: Happy, Uh, New Year!
New York City streets are filled with a lot of things: people, dogs, trash, mysterious things you’re better off not knowing what they are…but my favorite things NYC sidewalks offer are Chalkboard Art. Merry Christmas! Continue reading Chalkboard Art: Santa
The countdown is on to what has become over the years my favorite holiday: Thanksgiving. I mean, how do you not love a holiday dedicated to food and family and friends and football?!?!? Of course, it is all too easy to go overboard and completely stress yourself out: how to prep the turkey, how to … Continue reading Sunday Comics: Cooking a Turkey
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