Oct
14
2008
I was born into a family of food snobs. The bad side of having so many foodies around meant there was always lots of calorie-rich food available. Whenever we got together, I swear I automatically gained 50 pounds.
In general, though, the familial food snobbery was a good thing. My mother, an exceptional [...]
Tags: Cooking, recipe
Oct
03
2008
With the arrival of the colder weather, my family’s inclination has been to slow down and take life easy. Robert’s wandering around the house in a fleece jacket and Sam has actually been persuaded to wear socks when indoors. (He usually sheds them within seconds of entering the house. I wish I could induce him [...]
Tags: baking, crafting, Knitting, sewing
Oct
01
2008
Here’s a perfectly wonderful way to start your day. Brew some good, strong coffee. Make a bowl of fruit salad. Whip up a batch of Pumpkin-Apple Muffins.
Sit in a sunny spot. Read a novel. Enjoy the treats you prepared.