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
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
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
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
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