I'm not generally a big fan of sour foods, but there's something about lemons in baking that I just adore. Lemon Loaf was a regular entry in my baking rotation a few years back, and I still get a craving for it now and then. Last week I had a particularly strong craving. But I... Continue Reading →
Alright, I'll admit it: I can see why some people consider life on a beach to be paradise. I mean, I'm not there yet (a fireplace and a warm blanket still call out to me more), but I can certainly understand the idea. This past January, I escaped to Mexico for a week. I went with... Continue Reading →
Every family has its holiday traditions. They eat certain foods, open presents on chosen days, put up particular decorations... the list goes on, unique for each and every family. My family has established plenty of traditions over the years, but today I'm going to focus on just one. Every Christmas day, my mom's side of the family... Continue Reading →
Cookie has been particularly rambunctious lately. So, how'd I get her to sit still long enough to get that Christmas photo last weekend? Well... That's right, bribery. It was about the only thing that would work, I think.
We had incredibly nice weather for a while, and then suddenly it got really cold really fast. I'm not an outdoorsy type of person at the best of times, but when it's that far below zero? That's when IÂ find myself a nice, cozy place to settle in as often as possible. Lately, my living room... Continue Reading →
Miranda Burski 