The obvious way to a kid’s heart–sugar. These are certainly not a great choice for an everyday diet but are a nice treat for the holidays. – 12 oz fresh cranberries – 1 cup brown sugar – 2/3 cup white sugar – 3/4 cup water Combine in saucepan on medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Let … Continue reading
I found this recipe yesterday and had to try it. Nutella Filled Vanilla Bean Cupcakes I modified the frosting recipe as follows: Reduced 1 1/2 cup butter to 1 cup Reduced 2 cups confectioner’s sugar to 1 cup I’m sure the recipe is great as written but the additional butter and sugar didn’t seem necessary … Continue reading
It’s August which means Halloween planning has begun. I’m browsing through magazines, Pinterest, Martha Stewart, etc. to get new ideas. Here are some pics of my house from the last few years that might help inspire you.
I don’t think any era more successfully managed to combine sex and class than did the Jazz Age. Hemlines went up and silhouettes tightened yet elegance reigned supreme. They bobbed their hair, wore pants, and flattened their bosoms yet women still somehow managed to remain feminine. I love these recent 20s inspired fashions. If only I … Continue reading
In addition to being a mascara junky I also love lipsticks. I shudder to think how much money I’ve spent on lipstick in the past 3 decades. Part of the reason I spend so much is that finding a lipstick that is both the right color and consistency is tricky. And if you are lucky … Continue reading
This past Spring my husband and I spent a romantic weekend in Newport, RI. We stayed at the Cliffside Inn, former home of artist Beatrice Pastorius Turner. I had never heard of her and hadn’t even noticed before booking our trip that the inn had been her summer home or that the room we were staying … Continue reading
There are few things in life I find more entertaining than pestering my husband. I love the look he gets on his face when he realizes I’ve been busting his chops. The other night Optimum brought me great joy with an iPad app that includes a remote control for the cable box. Like most men, … Continue reading
Gay marriage has been the hot topic of the week with North Carolina voting to ban same-sex marriage, Obama expressing support for it, and Romney hoping to use it to win the presidency. It shocks me to say that Obama and I agree on something and it greatly disappoints me that Romney has taken a … Continue reading
I hated school when I was a little girl. My stomach was nervous every morning as I dreaded leaving for Kindergarten. I was a “late bird” which meant that I started school at 10:00 AM. That gave me time to watch the 9:00 AM episode of I Love Lucy. I didn’t like things that were … Continue reading
My “After Twilight” reading recommendations have so far included vampires, angels, and werewolves. Time for trolls. I wasn’t originally interested in reading a paranormal romance about trolls. Shrek comes to mind and it’s not very appealing. (And yes, I know Shrek is an ogre and not a troll. Tomāto, tomato.) However, Amanda Hocking’s Trylle Trilogy … Continue reading
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