What things give you energy? A quiet house on a rainy Sunday afternoon. The only sounds to be heard are the sounds of the cookies and graham crackers being gently crushed, freshly baked sweet potatoes being mashed, and the whipping sounds of cream cream cheese in the mixer. Me, in my kitchen without distraction, without… Read More
Sundays are for baking around here. This past Sunday the clouds were thick with the threat thunderstorms and the mood was just right to bake, so I pulled out my favorite recipes and said, “Let’s make some Coffee Cake! I love this recipe and my family did too; including my picky-eater. The cake is so… Read More
Thinking back to 2020… Valentine’s Day fell on a Friday, so the night before was a hurricane of busy; writing names on Valentines, attaching the lollipops, getting the kid’s bags ready to ship out to school the next day. I managed to bake and package all the cookie and cupcake orders, confirm our babysitting arrangements,… Read More
Summer approaches! And what better representation of Summer than the sunflower. The sunflower is vibrant yellow; provokes tranquil vibes, stands tall, and takes every opportunity to flourish in the sunlight. I love the sunflower for its bond with the sun. The sun rises in the east and the sunflower rotates it’s beautiful petaled-head to maintain… Read More
One of my favorite quotes from the late Dr. Maya Angelou reads: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Wise words from a great American poet, singer, and civil rights activist. You know what makes us feel… Read More
I was given the honor of hosting a Tea Party for Ms. Eden and her distiguished guest, Bear. It was a delightful affair! I’ve planned dozens of tea parties in the past, but this one was something quite special. Eden and Bear were properly decorated in tutus. The table was dressed in roses, fine teaware… Read More
One of the favorite past times that I share will my miniature pastry chef is watching baking shows. Eden’s favorite show is Nailed It, on Netflix. In an episode of Nailed It, the contestants were tasked with making Emoji cakes and my confident little 4 year old was up for the challenge. She says, “Mom,… Read More
As I get older I find that I have less face time with my friends. Although they are never far from my thoughts, we are rarely able to meet up for unfiltered interaction. Between managing a career, maintaining a household, and raising tiny humans, it’s challenging to find the balance. That’s why its so important… Read More
