the temperature at which sweets happen
Misplacing keys around this house seems to have become a common occurrence as of late. Though we have a designated spot for them, through all the madness of renovation and preparation and hysteria things never seem to end up where they should. It’s not just keys, in fact, I’m also missing a cookie sheet. It’s … Read more
Gabriel is whisking me away today! I am meeting him at work at 4pm, though I don’t know what we are doing or what is planned. Actually, all I know is this: …and that we are celebrating Valentine’s Day, my new job!!, and separating ourselves from the endless frustrations and stresses of that dream we … Read more
I’m not a morning person. I don’t jump out of bed ready for the day. I don’t wake up with a smile on my face. I don’t feel like I could run a marathon. I toss and turn and pull the covers up tightly over my shoulders and stretch. I lament having to get up … Read more
Lucky for us, every one of my parent’s children were sprinkled with Baker’s dust before our entrance to Earth… but some, more than others, must have had a very special relationship with The Depositor of Dust; while some, less than others, received only a trickle of the special Baker’s powder. My sister Candice is affectionately … Read more
Now… what does that cute little button on the right sidebar say today? “HappyBlogiversary!(to me!)” We’re going to celebrate and have a good time! Today is my official blogoversary/blogiversary! I’ve really been looking forward to doing this:One year ago: Under The Sea, Mermaid Cupcakes!It’s the simple things people that are so exciting! Really!And just for … Read more
I know, I know… You’ve been pulling your hair out wondering when I was going to post the reason for my scrupulous and stingy hoarding of the blackberries Pammy and I picked over the summer. I have been saving all those scrumptious, plump, tempting blackberries for a unbelievable Thanksgiving tabletop dessert that will make your … Read more
I don’t know about ya’ll, but I’ve been having a blast hosting 3 giveaways in just 3 weeks! It’s been a nice reprieve since both my camera and my dishwasher broke! The infamous hike/dropping camera incident that happened over our Anniversary weekend finally caught up with us and has resulted in a lens start error,… … Read more
This morning, and all this week we are continuing to give you more trick and treat Sisters that Spook hi jinx. On Saturday, I shared my love of pumpkins with you. So… it should be no wonder that when it came time to make doughnuts, I had to make them in the shape of a … Read more
I have not been able to get that cornbread out of my head: The staple cornbread of Z’Tejas, with the secret ingredient! The one that is more than just another buffet style cube shaped yellow bread, the one with a crunchy brown exterior baked in a skillet. Back in July I was invited to review … Read more