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09/08/2011

Sharing is Caring: Roasted Garlic

Sharing… The second you have some kind of cognitive understanding of the world around you, one of the first phrases you are knocked over the head with repeatedly is; “Learn to Share”. read more →

08/30/2011

Coconut Lime Pound Cake

I have a stray hair on my neck. A hair discovered by Mr. M.O.B. about 8 years ago. He proceeded to point, laugh, pluck it from my neck, and show it to me as proof of impending geriatric-dom. It was cruel, but I may have deserved it… As I stared at the curly, fugly, stray... read more →

08/18/2011

Chocolate Loaf Cake

Sometimes I imagine myself in a room so large and so empty there’s an echo. Do you ever imagine that? In a room so large your voice carries out? read more →

08/12/2011

Homemade Klondike-y Bars

So… Has it been hot enough out there for you? Did you feel Mother Nature’s dragon breath singeing your leg stubble? You had leg stubble, don’t lie to me. You were totally in a hurry during the heat wave one morning and forgot to shave your legs. Why else were you sporting a maxi dress... read more →

08/09/2011

Meatball Heroes

Heroes… They come in all shape and sizes…All walks of life… Can you imagine a life without heroes? Without someone to save the day? I shudder to even consider it… read more →

08/02/2011

Skillet Lasagna

Here’s a scenario: It’s summer, much like it is now… Let’s say it is, oh, 90 degrees outside. You’re hot… You’re tired… read more →

07/25/2011

Weather, Strawberries, Mood and Perspective

I’ve given loads of thought to the weather lately. Ok, not the weather, but the verbs used to describe the weather; partly sunny, mostly cloudy… Seriously, doesn’t it mean the same thing? If it doesn’t, how do meteorologists know the difference? Who determines which verbs to use? As I gave this more and more thought,... read more →

07/15/2011

Strawberry Mint Mojitos

Summer… The perfect time to enjoy beautiful weather, wear a cute summer dress and don on strappy sandals. Time to partake in the dance of summer, of the hypnotic wind that with it carries the scent of sunscreen, grilled meats and summer drinks. read more →

07/11/2011

Blueberry Sherbet

Random Monday thought: Is there really a blue bird of happiness? You know a bird that magically takes away the sadness, fills your heart with gladness… Eases your troubles? Wait, that’s a song… Rod Stewart… read more →

07/06/2011

A Birthday, a Birthday!!

My Moonbug turned 3, so I baked her a cake. I bake for my kids every single year; ever since I took a cake decorating class back in “o6″. My love of baking began with cake decorating. I own more cake decorating tools than I know what to do with. I kinda sorta obsess. A... read more →