Posts Tagged ‘baking’
♥The Valentine’s Day Lady is Coming Soon♥
Monday, February 8th, 2010
When I was growing up in Upstate New York We couldn’t wait until Valentine’s Day because after we went to sleep the evening before, when all was quiet in our home there was something very special taking place. A lovely lady in red and pink with lots of lace would fly in to our home [...]
Sharing Special Holiday Traditions
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
I feel so blessed to be in an inter-faith marriage. I love celebrating Hanukkah with my husband’s family each year. The food is delicious, the traditions are beautiful and it just adds even more magic to the Christmas holiday season that I grew up accustomed to, the more celebrations the merrier. My husband is non practicing, [...]
Fluffy buttery biscuits and rhubarb conserve from the garden
Friday, June 12th, 2009
This conserve truly only takes minutes to make, in less than a half hour you will have the most delicious conserve to enjoy over toast, with biscuits or even with a peanut butter sandwich. It is fun and easy to make and very affordable. Also makes a lovely hostess gift if you are visiting [...]
Sunday Cinnamon Rolls
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Icing on a cinammon roll is one of my favorite things in the world to eat
The roll is so moist, light and fluffy. Filled with cinnamon and walnuts. Just melts in your mouth with delicious flavor.
CINNAMON ROLLS
there are a lot of wonderful recipes out there for you to try if you are a [...]
Voila Its a Chic French Cake
Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Cake aux olives by Marie Boudes
I recently had dinner at my friends Marie and Pol’s home, they are from Marseille France and have fabulously Chic taste and style. Their home is decorated with gorgeous modern pieces that are mixed effortlessly with heirloom French antiques and art. Marie’s meal was wonderful and although I loved everything [...]
Warm Cherry-Almond Tart for Memorial Day
Monday, May 25th, 2009
warm cherry-almond tartour wrap around porch on our 200 year old stone and clapboard home
Homemade chocolate marshmallow cream milkshakes
setting up for treats on the front porch
heavenly dessert
a fun weekend
a collection of dishes and pottery
Don’t you just love Memorial Day??!! It is the grand dame of summer parties, the kickoff to the [...]
In the mood for cupcakes
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
I feel like painting
going to eat cupcakes out here after dinner tonight
making “Magnolia Bakery’s” cupcake and buttercream icing
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Marie Antoinette was happy she ate cake
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
Le temple d’amour, a gift from the king to Marie Antoinette (the temple of love)
Oh What a City
the very French Hot air balloon
You can’t have a Marie Antoinette theme party without Plumes, the tea is marie antoinette flavored tea from Lauderee in Paris
Yummy, fresh strawberry glazed mascarpone cupcakes with candied violettes
Everyone gets a kick [...]
Country Cupboards and recycling the past, perfect for Earth Day and Everyday
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
I just love my antique Pie Safe. I love it because of its history and I wonder about all the women who baked before me and actually used it for its original purpose…to keep Pies Safe. They could cool off and be protected from insects and perhaps little ones overly interested fingers trying to sneak [...]














































































































