This past weekend we celebrated, in true large-family style, the birthdays of my oldest nephew on my side of the family (4 already!!) and my dear hubby (age top secret ;)). I love these family dinners with two of my four sisters, especially after a couple years living away from them, even if we do […]
I have a dream…
I think if I was getting married again I would do a couple things differently. No, I wouldn’t change the guy (Hi Carl!). And I wouldn’t change the minister (Hi Dad!) But the gift situation. Don’t get me wrong, we got some fabulous gifts and I loved everything, and I plan to use my toaster […]
Best Ever Berry Muffins
I love muffins. I am considering buying a toaster oven JUST to reheat muffins, since the microwave isn’t quite cutting it for me. The last place I worked at had a toaster oven, and reheating muffins in there restored them in seconds to their perfect, warm, crisp-topped, soft-bottomed fresh-out-of-the-oven deliciousness that I love so much. […]
Milk Chocolate Cookies
These are super simple, chewy, stay-soft cookies. I love chewy cookies. I know you crunchy cookie lovers are out there, and I must say, I will never understand you! If I can hear a cracking sound when I bend my cookie it is not the cookie for me. Around here, we go through cookies like water, which […]
First Date Squares
This is the first time I’ve made date squares, after a long love affair with them on baking platters at weddings, paint conferences, and other gatherings where you can find me loitering at the dessert table. Why I waited this long to make them is beyond me, as is why my first baking post is […]
