Do you watch HGTV? Have you noticed how often people on their shows say how much they “love to entertain”? “We are shopping for a house and we need one to entertain in.” “This room is perfect for entertaining.” “We like the open concept because it’s great for entertaining.” Who are all these people […]
Month: October 2011
October Cocktail: The Apple Crisp
A dear friend sent me this link for fall cocktails from the Huffington Post. The first one immediately caught my eye. It’s called The Apple Crisp. Only I thought it would be much better with spiced rum instead of whiskey. So I had to have a taste test. It’s the only […]
Turtle Dove Cake
Layers of caramel and chocolate chunks are baked into this incredibly rich chocolate Turtle Dove Cake with chocolate frosting. The Richest Cake You’ll Ever Make There’s one cake I make only once a year. One cake that is special enough for my husband’s birthday. That cake is Turtle Dove Cake. […]
Leaves and Pumpkins
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, I’m not talking about Christmas, I’m talking about my favorite season – autumn. I love when the air turns crisp and cool and you can smell leaves burning in the air. I love the beautiful oranges, reds and yellows of the trees. […]
Clipped Recipe: Pumpkin Corn Bread
Comfort food was a must this week. What with being sick and the weather getting more cool and brisk, I needed some good warm food. I’ve been wanting to try a recipe that I clipped from the Better Homes and Gardens magazine November 2009 issue for Pumpkin Corn Bread. I love corn […]
Recipe for Disaster
Oh dear me, look what I’ve done now. You see, this has just not been a good week for me. I was supposed to go to the zoo with my niece this weekend and I was looking so forward to it, but I got sick with a nasty cold and […]
Now THIS is Chocolate Cake!
My sweet niece Sophia celebrated turning two years old a few weeks ago with a family party. When asked how old she is, she says, “My Two!” So because of her two, I had to bake a cake. She takes after her mom and auntie, therefore she loves chocolate. When asked if […]
