Month: December 2014

Reflections on Christmas Present

While the magical glow of Christmas is still in the air, the knowledge that the holiday season is slowly winding down and a new year is on the horizon is creeping into my mind. This is a time of reflection. It’s more than what worked and what may have seen its last Christmas appearance though… Continue reading Reflections on Christmas Present

Holiday Baking 2014…The Adventure Begins

Last Christmas I gave baking my heart (there’s always a Christmas song that gets stuck in your head whether you like it or not).  I was newly unemployed and had recently launched a cooking blog. I had all the time in the world and a large kitchen that could stay in baking mode indefinitely. I… Continue reading Holiday Baking 2014…The Adventure Begins

Memories of Christmas Baking and Chex & Chocolate

One of the best parts of the holiday season for me is baking. When I was young, I remember baking with my mother. It was my favorite thing to do with her and while she baked throughout the year, she pulled out all the stops at Christmas. She would bake dozens of cookies that would… Continue reading Memories of Christmas Baking and Chex & Chocolate

Reflections on Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving weekend has come to a close. Looking back on it, I have to say that it has been one of the happiest I can remember. The days were filled with family, food, shopping, and most of all love. Love, you know, makes everything better. You can see it and you can definitely feel… Continue reading Reflections on Thanksgiving