Every year on Ash Wednesday my mom makes hot cross buns. I’m not sure when this tradition started, or where her recipe originally came from, but I have many memories of these delicious breakfast treats throughout the years. It occurred to me last night that I had never made them myself, and I couldn’t remember … Continue reading »
“Winter. It’s a roller coaster of blah.” –narrator from Curious George (TV show) That quote really struck me when I heard it yesterday morning as my kids watched their favorite show. Such an ironic comment–how often are roller coasters associated with blah?–but, it really makes sense. For instance, one morning you wake up and it’s … Continue reading »
Russian tea cakes. Snowballs. Mexican wedding cookies. Mantecosos. Butterballs. Whatever you call them, you’ve probably had these cookies before at Christmastime. I think they are so popular because they are basically butter (with some nuts and flour to hold it together) rolled in sugar. If you’re aiming for a delicious cookie, you definitely want to … Continue reading »
Have you ever wanted to make something, just because it’s pretty? There has been a lot of ugly around here lately (ugh, potty training), and I felt like I needed to lift my spirits with a little bit of pretty. Last week I saw this picture on David Lebovitz’s blog, and I “oohed” and “ahhed” … Continue reading »
Breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day, at least that is what some nutritionists and novelists would have us believe anyway. I grew up in a family that ate breakfast together almost every day. During the week it was usually cereal, oatmeal, or something else that was relatively quick. Weekend … Continue reading »
