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 …
Barbecue Cups
When I first got married, I brought this dish to virtually every potluck I went to, and always received requests for the recipe. My husband and children love it, as do the various people who’ve received it over the years when they had a new baby, or were laid up after surgery, or moved into …
Top Ten Favorite Simple Pleasures
My favorite things to do when I have a little “me” time…these can be done on any budget! Please add yours in the comments section…I’d love to hear from you! 1. Sitting by a warm fire on a cold evening 2. A hot bubble bath 3. A good book (and time to read it!) …
Gramma
“Gramma” (my mom) is the greatest Mom ever! =) You may, coincidentally, have one of those, too– I hope you do feel that way about your mom. Mine taught me some of the most important lessons I will ever learn, so I thought she deserved her own spot here on my blog. Here’s a short …