Don’t make this cake! To be a bit more clear, don’t make this cake unless you are really committed and intend to read all the way through the instructions before you start. Don’t make this cake if you are simply following the original recipe which doesn’t highlight some of the pitfalls. And, for goodness sake, don’t […]
Happy Friday! We are just a couple of days away from the New Year and up to our ears in holiday festivities and fun. This year has been especially fun. The boys seemed to enjoy Christmas more than ever. Our shopping was mostly done early and we were (for once) able to relax and really enjoy our time […]
The chilly weather is making me very happy these days. Fall cleaning and preparation for the upcoming holiday season are underway. It’s time to polish up all those heirloom serving pieces and get the linens pressed. The stores are starting to fill with holiday goodness. One of my perennial favorites is eggnog. We don’t really […]
There is something so satisfying about angel food cake. I have managed to convince myself that it’s actually “good for me”. There is very little fat involved and all those egg whites are loaded with protein. Still, I suppose moderation reigns supreme. Angel food cakes scare off some folks. If you haven’t made one before, […]
I have a confession to make. I don’t really like fondant. Well, at least not in the traditional sense. I find that the almond flavor only slightly masks what is already bland. While today’s post is about the treat of the week, it also has a great deal to do with making a fondant that you will love. If […]
Well, I think this might be it. Summer is finally ending. It still isn’t fall in Dallas, but it is under 100º so we are getting somewhere. Further indication that the season is ending is the fact that peaches are everywhere right now. Luckily, we love them. We have been trying to find new ways […]
This week we are wrapping up summer break around our house and getting ready for back to school. The boys are excited and anxious. There are many new experiences ahead… and lots of studying. In an effort to keep the positive momentum going, we decided to throw a little ‘new year’ party. My wife and I imagined how […]
July is National Ice Cream Month. We are celebrating by bringing you a different ice cream treat for each Friday’s Treat of the Week. I think you will be pleased with the choices. To start us off we are enjoying the classic flavors of the banana split in a not so classic way. We have […]
This weekend the initial phase of our community garden project wraps up with a ribbon-cutting. There will be door prizes, treats, and photo opps for local politicians and would-be gardeners. Of course, this is just the beginning, but the area residents are very excited and several beds have already started to grow. As a bonus, […]
I knew shortly after meeting my wife that she was ‘the one’. We share many things in common, yet we complement each other in so many ways. She has all the best qualities to make up for my deficiencies. It took me years to get her to appreciate coffee and olives, but one thing was […]
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