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FOR THE LOVE, of Frosting

FOR THE LOVE, of Frosting

Frosting was my gateway drug into cooking. When I was young, I was a bit round in the middle. Now I’m still a bit round in the middle, but with significantly better hair. So I’ve got that going for me. I loved frosting. A lot. …READ MORE

Kitchen Ruler

Kitchen Ruler

Let me tell you a little story my Dad told me over and over again when I was growing up… A man watched his wife of 10 years always cut the ends of the ham off before she put it in the pad to roast …READ MORE

Presence – A Book Review

Presence – A Book Review

I want to share with you Amy Cuddy’s book, Presence. It seems that most people saw her 2012 TedTalk –Your body language may shape who you are, before reading her book 2015 book Presence. I’m not sure how I got turned on to this book, …READ MORE

Vanilla Granola with Peaches

Vanilla Granola with Peaches

There are very few things that taste more like summer than fresh peaches. Sadly it’s usually the end of summer. I have a little Elberta Dwarf tree we creatively named, Elberta, that will only grow to be 6-8 feet tall. Elberta may be small, but …READ MORE

The 12 Week Year – Book Review

The 12 Week Year – Book Review

The 12 Week Year – Book Review

Midnight at Black Bird Cafe – Book Review

Midnight at Black Bird Cafe – Book Review

I started this book right before Christmas. AND I finished this book right before Christmas. It was a quick read and the story just moves you along. It takes place in a small town and is a girl that suddenly finds herself without a family …READ MORE

The Worst Cook in the Family

The Worst Cook in the Family

And first glance, you wouldn’t think that this oven was ever on fire. A fire that led someone to state, “Well, at least I’m not the worst cook in the family.” I have never been accused of was being a bad cook. However, when I …READ MORE

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo

What is life without fresh Pico de Gallo? Not worth living! Pico de Gallo is the Best. Condiment. Ever! My cilantro is coming on strong and I’m already on my third batch of Pico in a week. Eggs, quesadillas, burgers, and salads. It really is the best condiment!