I knew this cookbook was being written and have waited for years for it to be published. I saw an ad in a local magazine advertising it and rushed out to purchase it. Laurie Babcock was a caterer and is locally famous for her cooking. I used to see Laurie at the Y and knew…
This has been such a good weekend. Last week was a long week and I felt like I never had a second to blog. It’s nice to have a few days to rest and unwind. Mr. SP and I had a date on Friday night and went to Shoemakers for dinner. Shoemakers used to be…
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Thanks to all of you who recommended books for me to add to my reading list. The Help by Kathryn Stockett was the most recommended and will go to the top of my list. Thanks to Domestic Designer, ritad, Nancy, and Donna for letting me know how much you enjoyed this book. Biscuits are Never…
Last week a posted a picture of my kitchen table sporting vases of branches that I’m hoping to force into bloom. (You can guess that we rarely eat at the table.) I had a few requests for tips on forcing branches. My first tip is to take a walk around your yard to look for…
I have done very little reading since the summer other than blogs and magazines. I read a book or two while we were on vacation in Vermont, but that’s been about it. I strained my back a week ago and haven’t been able to run or go to the gym. I picked up three books…
Who doesn’t love a give away? These items caught my eye on a recent shopping trip and I thought they’d be perfect for my first give away. I’ve been lucky to win a few great prizes from other bloggers and now it’s my turn to share some fun things. Leave a comment to be…
I had some requests for tips on how to force branches to bloom. I’ll work on a post for that this coming weekend. Going to school five days with no days off for snow or late start days doesn’t leave a lot of blogging time during the week for me. 🙂 We went to The…
Forcing branches is one of my spring traditions. My mother used to brighten our house with forced Forsythia branches every year. I started doing the same thing when I moved into my first apartment in college. Who doesn’t enjoy blooms in the dead of winter? I am experimenting this year with branches other than Forsythia. …
This chili is a bit different from your standard ground beef version. It’s supposed to taste like Buffalo wings but be a bit healthier. Step One: Heat a medium Dutch oven or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 T EVOO and 2 T butter and melt together. Add 2 pounds of ground chicken and…
Mr. SP’s mom was a fabulous seamstress and quilter. One Sunday I spent a little time going through her many unfinished projects and ran across a pattern for Lazy Girl Designs Wonder Wallet. The directions were simple and I knew I could use some of my fabric scraps to make one without having to buy…
After missing 12 days of school because of snow, today is the day I go back to reality. I sure am going to miss doing exactly what I pleased all day long. It was good while it lasted!