Do you have plans for tonight? I know people who are celebrating, others who are not. Regardless of what you do, spend it doing something that makes you happy. The last week and half have been crazy to say the least (more about that later), but it serves as a reminder about how precious life … Continue reading Happy New Year!!
Day One of baking is complete. We got off to a very rocky start, in which I learned what happens to a tablet when a bottle of olive oil committed hari kari out of the cabinet, landing on aforementioned tablet. This is something that I did not need nor want to know and I certainly … Continue reading Oi Vey, What A Day!
As I’m pulling out the butter and cream cheese to soften, I realize I forgot to mention THE most important cookies of all: pupcicle cookies! Whew! Glad I remembered…and by “remember,” I mean that Addy reminded me. I mean, how else am I going to get her to pose for cute holiday poses, such as … Continue reading Holy Pumpkin Cannoli, Batman!
Mmmmm…bacon! What? In my Texas twang, baking and bacon are homophones. Anyway, I digress (as per usual when bacon is involved!). BAKING! I have been generously bestowed the gift of time this holiday season, so I plan to take full advantage and get some long overdue baking finished this weekend. And, of course, by “finished” … Continue reading Let The Baking Commence!
I don’t know about you, but the fact that Christmas is less than a week away is, quite simply, mind boggling to me! Tuesday night I realized that if presents were going to get to intended recipients in time for Christmas they should have gone in the mail by Monday. OOOPS! As such, I stayed … Continue reading Unexpected Holiday Cheer!
Nestled on the Upper West Side is a fabulous place at 80th & Broadway called Zabar’s, who’s motto is New York is Zabar’s…And Zabar’s is New York. They’re not lying. Zabar’s was opened in 1934 and is such a New York icon among New Yorkers in terms of gourmet food and coffee at reasonable prices. I … Continue reading Get Your Hot Knish Here!
One of the best parts about living in New York City is access to great theatre–by access I mean that you don’t have to drive 2 hours one way to see a show, because I know great theatre can be found everywhere. But back to Broadway: it is, quite simply, amazing. If you should happen upon The … Continue reading Song and Dance
You know what I love about snowy days? The princess pupcicle LOVES snow! I mean, I love snow…but she LOVES it. A lot like the fish in Finding Nemo when he sees bubbles…BUBBLES! After frolicking in the snow for a bit (and an initial shoveling of the sidewalk), the pupcicle and I are cuddled upstairs, … Continue reading Snow Day!
As I’m pulling out Christmas decorations this morning, there was a knock at the door. As I protected the mailman from a very playful pupcicle, I was presented with a box FULL of April goodies, such as these delicious tidbits. Christmas cookies via mail? It is indeed the most magical time of the year!!! Continue reading Christmas cookies
When it comes to cranberries, it seems everyone has an opinion about which is better–canned or fresh. I’m in the Fresh camp, but I know people who are staunch proponents of the canned jellied variety. Apparently something about a slice of a canned cranberry log is appealing. Texture-wise, I can see the appeal. I will … Continue reading To Can or Not To Can…
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