Everything I learned about NYC, I learned on the Grey Line tour bus. You’re invited to ride along. Times Square.Because the NY Times was located in the building behind ‘the ball’ at the intersection.Like Vegas only more squooshed.Been there. Done that. Don’t need to do it again. Uptown.Not a location per se, but a direction.If you are going anywhere north on Manhattan it is considered ‘uptown’.Going south? It’s ‘downtown’. “Up. Down. Cross. Town”.I give it a 10. It has a… [Read More]
As my college boy packs for his sophomore year it feels like autumn.The metaphor is not lost.Another takes to the wind dancing like a vibrant leaf leaving branches bare. I am ready to invite autumn in. I’ll welcome it with a fragrant invitation though the essence of pumpkins and the soft glow of candle light. I’ll treat myself to an appetizer of autumn crispness in a tart apple dipped in caramel sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. I’ll feel the softness of… [Read More]
With the windmills of my mind on Autumn this week how cute are these mugs from Crate & Barrel, one of my Happiest Places On Earth? Paired with Halloween Hot Cocoa… … or make your own spiced tea ~ 2 cups orange flavored drink mix (e.g. Tang) 2 cups white sugar 1/4 cup instant tea powder 3/4 cup lemon-flavored instant tea powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, combine orange drink mix, sugar,… [Read More]
Today begins the official first day of Autumn in SoCal. At least for me anyway. September marks the beginning of the hottest month of the year for us. For the past week we’ve had to run the AC at night.Scorcher. Eventhough I have been out of school for many years, butterflies return to my tummy like the swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano a few miles south from us. As a mom I transferred all my educational anxieties of… [Read More]
The Espresso Martini
Pink Prickly Pear Margaritas
Monogrammed Baking Boxes For Less
Make-Ahead Frozen Buttercream Cake Decorations
Lilly’s Bermuda Bags…Beautiful!
Pretty Pink Petal Cake – A Wilton Cake Decorating Technique
Toffee Caramel Bars With Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
Bridal Shower ‘Tushie Cookies’!
