Today has been especially busy - running around to the grocery stores, etc., just to pick up a few last minute things........ But, later on I got into the kitchen with Christin, as she was inspired to bake - WOW! Ryan made a last minute trip to the mall and decided upon a nap. Fire's on and we are all happy and relaxing ............. This morning I decided to start a new tradition - Christmas Eve afternoon of Fondue, Prosecco and … [Read more...]
Baking with Spice – Anise and A Word about Grandmothers
Genus Pimpinella anisum Ok, well, United Airlines delivered me back to the land of Winter weather and, well, no sense in fighting it. I nearly made a bargain to trade places with the lady at the National Car Rental office on Monday who said she was from NJ and wanted to come back (really?). After dusk, as we drove home from the airport, we saw so many houses decorated for Christmas and a pretty good number with their Christmas trees up … [Read more...]