Yep. That’s where I’ve been. Why isn’t there a term ‘over the weather‘ when we’re feeling chipper and good? Anyway, because of this I haven’t been on the computer or at my camera so the Meri Meri cupcake kit give-away will take place on Monday.Thanks for your patience. Have an ‘over the weather’ weekend. đ xoxo
âArrrghâ⊠Have a unique and beautiful weekend with some unexpected color thrown into the mix. Morro Bay.
Today, I’m posting “What’s In Your Late Summer Garden (Besides Spiders)?” over on Patch. Patch is an online community newspaper via AOL/Huffington Post where I’m a regular contributor. Often times my posts are picked up by other local communities too. When you visit today, you may be able to find your own community’s edition by clicking on “change towns” on the upper right area. If you do come over, please leave a comment. I’d love to have you visit!
Booyah! (I canât believe I just said that). Chocolate layer cake lightening can strike twice and it did this past weekend as my sonâs entry at the Los Angeles County Fair won First Place in chocolate layer cakes and Best of Division for all layer cakes! Coming off our victory from the OC Fair in July, we thought, just for fun, to go for the big daddy of fairs and around these parts itâs the LA County Fair. The fair… [Read More]
My thoughts and prayers go to my blogging friends on the east coast this weekend as you hunker down. Keep safe.xoxo
My new favorite kitchen toy. Sharp & Fun. Kuhn Rikon Pink and Black Dot Paring Knife Sur la Table â also available in store
August.It’s just starting to hit me that time is running out and my opportunities for all my good intentions this summer are dwindling. Son2 will be back at college next month and how many good home cooked meals have I made? Not many. I need to change that. Son1 flies into town on Friday for a week’s visit which we’ll also have the pleasure of celebrating his birthday with him at home. This is a real treat. He deserves a… [Read More]
I hope youâll allow me my â15 seconds, minutes or written lines of fameâ âcuz this is going to be one braggy blog post. Itâs my story of entering the 2011 Orange County Fair Culinary Arts Division this summer. It all started with my husband who lovingly encouraged me to enter cookies I made for my nieceâs wedding this past May. Those who love you are always your biggest fans. Since I had a few extra left over I thought,… [Read More]
We’re not having very good luck this summer with our garden. Our tomatoes never really grew or took off and I lost interest very quickly when my expected results werenât happening. Even the zucchini isn’t showing the love. Or maybe itâs me. Perhaps it started when we realized the yellow squash was mislabeled and were really gourds. Of course we found this out at dinner one night. What does one do with a gourd anyway besides letting it dry and… [Read More]
I’ve been a little busy picking up some blue ribbons … … and so has my college boy2. A chip off the ol’ cookie, if you will, and I couldn’t be more proud! I’ll tell you all about it soon! Have a blue ribbon – divisional winning – Best of Show, kind of day! We are! đ
Baby Boomers Unite!
Beverage Brunch Bunny Ice Cubes
Colonial Williamsburg Sweet Potato Muffins
A Holiday Cocktail ~ Carrot Cake Martinis
Carloâs Bakery Cannolis and Lobster Tail Pastries
Collegiate Cupcakes – CAL
Isty Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini Tushie Cookies
Wiltonâs Sea Life Fondant and Gum Paste Moldâ Part 1
