This birthday is not a milestone birthday for the reason you might think. It isn’t the beginning of a new decade for me.  No, it’s much more significant than that.  Ten years ago, just a day or two before my … Continue reading →

Imagine how delighted I was when my 16 year old nephew called to ask if he could come hang with me for a couple of days.  He  doesn’t live nearby, so our time together is spotty, and as he grows older … Continue reading →

Every year around the holidays, I have this bright idea to make homemade candy to give as gifts.  My intention is to make fudge, divinity and nougat, creamed candy, and brittle.  I plan on wrapping it all up in beautifully … Continue reading →

Honestly, I have no good explanation as to why I have not shared this recipe with you sooner.  Hands down, this is my all-time favorite scone.  Its absence from my blog was brought to my attention by my sweet niece … Continue reading →

I tend not to toss the word “perfect” around lightly.  In fact, I did a post where I shared my feelings on perfectionism. Yet, there are those times when no other words seems to suffice.  I have tasted and made … Continue reading →