It’s hot right now. And humid! And just, well, icky outside. Makes me miss my northern California days, where we had to wear a sweater sometimes on summer nights. So, I’ll try to focus on the positive… here are ten things I love about living in the South 1. Fireflies (thanks, hodgepodgemom, for reminding me!) …
Author: DaisyMuse
The Brownies They’ll Never Forget
Long, long ago, I made my brownies from one of those mixes you can buy at the store. And I was content, until I found this recipe. It takes about the same amount of time as using a mix, maybe 5 minutes longer to melt the butter. It tastes immensely better…like chocolate, butter, and sugar …
Advice from an “older woman”
Since February is the “month of love,” I want to share some of the best advice I received when I was engaged to my husband. At my bridal shower, every married lady wrote a piece of advice on a 3 x 5 card for me to keep. One quote in particular sticks in my mind …
Chocolate Pots de Creme
I found this recipe in the old, standard “red and white” cookbook. There are chocolate smudges on the pages. =) Easy to make, and very satisfying, this dessert is best eaten in small portions. The name is pronounced “poh duh KREM.” Very French, and quite delicious! Ingredients: 1 cup light cream (half and half) …
Rainy Day…cookies and an old movie
It’s a drab, rainy day. This kind of weather can drag me down, until I remember it’s a great day to bake cookies and pop in an old, black and white movie! I love black and white movies! Why? Well, here are some reasons: Great acting! Think of those long scenes with pages and pages …