I had strange dreams last night, and Miss Opal added to them by crying loudly and frequently throughout the night. I need to do come cleaning today and spend some time on the elliptical too. But I’m tired and having a hard time motivating myself so I’m on the couch with a cup of coffee, … Continue reading Coffee and the Food Network
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40 Days
I’ve left the house (outside of walking the dog) three times in 40 days. Today is the first day that I had the energy to do something other than work 40 hours a week and sleep and exercise and think about meals. So I wiped down the shelves in the refrigerator and made blondies. I … Continue reading 40 Days
I am eating brownies in bed
Before you do anything else, bookmark this recipe. I have renamed them Pandemic Brownies. It's been almost a week since my last post. I made pita bread. I started a new book. I finished reading The Mouse and the Motorcycle to my nephews. I've done laundry, walked the dog, cooked meals, enjoyed some wine, worked Monday … Continue reading I am eating brownies in bed
Buffy and Cookie Cake
This ridiculous baked good nearly didn't happen. For those of you that didn't grow up in the malls of the U.S. in the 1990's, this is a copy-cat recipe of Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake, thanks to The Kitchn. Their picture is much more appealing, for what it's worth. I've been trying to bake … Continue reading Buffy and Cookie Cake
Scone bread, to fend off the chill
This past weekend was bitterly cold. Like below zero before the windchill could be factored in, and while we had power and a full tank of oil, the house got cold. By Sunday I decided the only thing to do was turn on the oven and bake. I found a recipe from Food52 for Cinnamon Scone … Continue reading Scone bread, to fend off the chill
