Baking and Decorating Christmas Cookies

Baking and Decorating Christmas Cookies

Gathered in the kitchen, aprons of old clenched tightly around my waist, I close my eyes while the delectable aroma of my freshly baked gingerbread cookies arouse sensations and memories of baking days gone past. I’m so proud of this gorgeous Christmas Tree...
Tasty Tuesday – South American Style

Tasty Tuesday – South American Style

It’s been a long time since I’ve traveled internationally, but one of the thing that never ceases to amaze me, especially in the Central/South American countries, is the variety of foods offered on every single corner, and window front. There is something...
Tasty Tuesday – peaceful mealtime setting

Tasty Tuesday – peaceful mealtime setting

Do you remember the Tasty Tuesday challenge I gave about creating ambiance at meal time? Candlelight is one of my favorite and easy ways to create ambiance, but often it’s just about changing locations or “finding your spontaneous place.” Last week,...
Meal planning – one hour experiment

Meal planning – one hour experiment

I’m tackling the “What’s for dinner?” dilemma over at (in)courage today by sharing one of my tried and true favorite ways to save my sanity in the kitchen. (It’s an oldie, but goodie.) 🙂 The kitchen clock states only one hour of free...
Once a month cooking

Once a month cooking

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Baking Day/Hour – my plan

With fall scheduling in full force, pondering why I am barely keeping my head above water in certain “family manager” roles has been a topic. My conclusion? I don’t have a plan. Now, mind you, I am not a “write everything I do down” kind...