Happy New Year!!! Hubby and I went out last night to watch the ball in NYC drop at midnight! I have never been out before on New Year’s Eve, and I really enjoyed it! We got all dressed up and met a large group of friends for a late dinner of steak and crab legs, …
Wow- where did 2011 go? It’s actually over-it’s done!!! This has been such a tough, tough year. I can’t say I will be sad to see it go, to be brutally honest. This has been a year of some ups, but lots of downs. For example, we went on a couple of fabulous vacations to …
I love making a big fancy dinner for holidays! This year, I made Braised Roast with Horseradish Cream, Sauteed Swiss Chard with Toasted Pecans, Sweet Potato Souffle, and Twice Baked Potatoes. The Hubby seemed to like it, and it was relatively easy (especially for a holiday meal), so I was pretty happy with how it …
Ok, so here’s the deal: a chocolate chip cookie can fix anything, and in my opinion, is the quintessential American cookie. Arguably, a cookie tray isn’t complete without it. I have dedicated the majority of my life to finding the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe (ok maybe that’s overstating it a little…but I have searched!!) …
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I have to work on Christmas Day. With only days to go before Christmas, I decided to take a couple of vacation days for myself, so I can enjoy the holidays a little bit! We are celebrating Christmas on Christmas Eve instead this year, as I will be very lucky indeed if I am able …
First of all, I’d like to say, I’ve made a turn around when it comes to my job and living in a cold climate. Obviously, I realize this isn’t a big deal to everyone- but I am officially not depressed anymore!!!! It happened one Thursday afternoon, I was sitting in lecture. Now, let me say, …
I love cookies. They are maybe my favorite dessert. Except for ice cream. Oh, and cookie dough ice cream = heaven. So, this time of year, I acutally let myself bake lots and lots of cookies for the holidays, and I give most of them away. I do freeze some of the dough to bake …
Finally, I had the opportunity to go to be with my family for just enjoyment…no funerals! It was so relaxing, and it was just exactly what I needed to help me refocus my life a little bit! I feel so so so much better about everything. It was such a breath of fresh air to …
I cannot believe Thanksgiving will be here in less than one week! I am so excited to see my family- I actually get to see my family for Thanksgiving! I am excited also to cook and bake with my mom again- we haven’t been together for a Thanksgiving in at least 3 years! This past …
So, here’s the thing: I am frustrated with women. Well, maybe not ALL women, but certain kinds of women. We all know the type: the catty, dramatic ones with some inborn need to constantly be the center of attention. And, here, within myself, I have a sociological study, of sorts. Let me explain. When I …