There are few things that compare to baking with friends and family, even from afar. This evening my friend Jennifer hosted a holiday cookie zoom. Although an annual tradition for her, this was my first being able to join in. As you might imagine, those in the past were in person, this one was via… Continue reading An Evening of Cookies
Category: Being Frank About Life
A Day of Reset
See you again tomorrow. Stay well, stay safe.
Cookie Decisions
As the days fly by towards the holidays, I need to make some decisions about what cookies to bake as my presents this year. Things to keep in the back of my mind are some need to be gluten-free and others diabetic friendly without sacrificing taste. Another major factor is will they freeze and travel… Continue reading Cookie Decisions
…in the “Real World”
Often, and I am guilty of doing this as well, we educators and parents tell our students and children, “Wait until you get out in the real world.” As with many things, out of the blue, when I heard someone say this today about students, it rubbed me the wrong way. It was said in… Continue reading …in the “Real World”
Happy Birthday James!
One of our sons turns 19 today. Hard to believe the time has flown by the way it has. There are times it seems like just yesterday we brought him home, and other days it feels, well…I guess that is parenthood. No matter what, we love and wish him the best. Happy Birthday! May your… Continue reading Happy Birthday James!
Anchovies
Anchovies have a bad rap. I’m not sure why that is the case. Granted, they have a pretty rancid odor about them, but is that a reason to hate on them. When we were in Spain a few years ago, our hotel in Barçelona had anchovies out on the daily buffets. Of course, our group… Continue reading Anchovies
And the Winners Are…
Thank you to everyone who weighed in on what photos to hang yesterday. Below are the photos, that after being printed on acrylic, will hang in the dining room. The first two were unanimous choices. A third of just peaches (one of my most favorite photos), was also a unanimous choice, but in the end,… Continue reading And the Winners Are…
Help Me Choose
As we continue to decorate the house, the next project is the dining room. I want to hang some of my food photos on one of the walls, but I’m not sure which to hang. Help me choose from the pictures below. There is only room for six. Which one(s) would you choose? 1. 2.… Continue reading Help Me Choose
Danish Cornucopia Did Me In
I love a baking challenge as you can see from some of my posts across social media. Usually I can do most recipes I encounter. Usually that is, until the Danish Cornucopia came into my life. Being a huge fan of The Great British Baking Show (GBBS), I enjoy watching the different challenges. The contestants… Continue reading Danish Cornucopia Did Me In
In One of My Happy Places
It should come as no surprise that I’m not a huge Christmas fan. The stores bring stuff out way too early and Christmas music drives me a bit bonkers, probably because we now have to hear it starting around Labor Day. However, I love Christmas decorations, especially lights. I love driving around neighborhoods just to… Continue reading In One of My Happy Places
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 