I've been pretty quite these last few years, so, the only resolution I'm planning to make for this year is to be more present, more vocal, & more creative in 2021. So, hopefully, I'll be here a little more, too. For now, here's a little treat for you to start your holidays & wrap up … Continue reading December, 2020
Dessert
Shortbread cookies with limoncello icing
December! In fact, it's Christmas day...how'd this happen? This year just disappeared. I know I've said in previous post that the days, weeks, or months have flown by, been a blur, and this hasn't more true than the last couple of months. But, people, it's Christmas time!! Sweets, baking, family, friends, and a time to … Continue reading Shortbread cookies with limoncello icing
Ginger Molasses Cake
Well, after today, the sun will set before 5:00 p.m. and the days will get ever shorter until mid-December. It’s rainy and grey today; it is the kind of day that is best spent curled up with the pets, a cozy blanket, and a hot mug of tea. And, if you have cake, well, that’s … Continue reading Ginger Molasses Cake
Pumpkin cookies
My second Sunday into the 'Cookbook Sunday dinner' and I'm not blogging about a recipe from Heritage or any cookbook. Tonight was an evening out because Skip was a judge at a gin and tonic competition, so, you get a baking post for Sunday night! Next Sunday, I'll resume the cookbook dinner but, today, you get … Continue reading Pumpkin cookies
For the love of cake
Growing up, for every birthday and every holiday, we had (still do!) something sweet--sometimes many, many sweet things and always cake. Mostly, the sweets were made by my mom, who stayed up all night or many nights in a row mixing, baking, and, when there was cake, decorating. One birthday, I had a Barbie doll cake … Continue reading For the love of cake
Oh, sherbet!
Summer is in full swing here--sunny outside (most days, anyway) and blissfully quiet at work. I get up in the morning and it's sunny; I get home in the evening and it's light out until after 9:00, plenty of time to play fetch with Roux and then sit on the deck and enjoy the evening, … Continue reading Oh, sherbet!
Cookie dreams
For our first Valentine's Day together in 2009, we decided to cook a meal together and not really give each other any gift--any store-bought gift, anyway. Skip surprised me with a large container of homemade spicy hot chocolate mix (it was divine and I still dream of it sometimes) and I made him a big batch … Continue reading Cookie dreams
Buttermilk Berry Cake
Holy moly, folks, it's July! Where did the first half of this year go?? The last few days of June were perfect--no 'Juneuary' this year (or last year!). For those not in the PNW, June to July 4th is often a crazy, unpredictable weather time. It's rainy and cool, sometimes downright cold, and the next … Continue reading Buttermilk Berry Cake
Mostly Rhubarb Crumble
Sigh...my birthday weekend has come to a close! But, it started with a wonderful evening with Skip and a couple of close friends and ended with a lot of unexpected sunshine, Mars, and rhubarb (mostly) crumble that was almost a cake. Hard to complain with such a lovely start to being 41. This afternoon, after a … Continue reading Mostly Rhubarb Crumble
Sunday morning & tropical plans
The quiet moments on a weekend morning are some of my favorites, especially on sunny mornings like today. There’s sun streaming through the windows. Skip is still sleeping, our dog, Roux, is snuggled up with him while Milo keeps me company (and watches the crows with unrealistic expectations). The only sounds are the crows chatting … Continue reading Sunday morning & tropical plans
Well & Crafted 