I thought I’d have some fun with my shamrock cookie cutter and wish a Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! “May your blessings outnumber The Shamrocks that grow And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go.” “A” *Sugar cookie recipe courtesy of sweetsugarbelle.com!
I’m not quite exactly sure what triggered thoughts of delicious, deep-fried, rice balls, but, before I could stop myself, I was headed to the grocery store for a big chunk of gorgonzola cheese and some Arborio rice. The rest, as you can see, is history. I used Giada’s “Fried and Stuffed Rice Balls” recipe, and … Continue reading »
Tiara is my new, not-so-little, canine niece: A gorgeous English Mastiff pup, Tiara is the newest member of my sister’s family. After the recent loss of their beloved Chocolate Lab, Truffles, Nancy’s family banded together and chose to share their home and their love with sweet Tiara. Soooooooo cute!! I chose to welcome her into … Continue reading »
“Dreamy Lace Baby Throw” is the name of the Lion Brand pattern that I used for this sweet little baby blanket, which I found on Ravelry. I was looking for a quick and easy pattern that was pretty, worked up quickly, and was easily committed to memory. Check. Check. Check. The blanket is made of … Continue reading »
I saw these on Pinterest and thought it was a great way to use-up some fabric and create something useful. I found the tutorial at Kleio’s Belly, and I bought the dishcloths at Marshall’s. Basically, you cut the dishcloth in half, fold the raw-edge pleats across so that the top width measures 6″, and then … Continue reading »
If you’ve been sticking with your New Year’s resolution to diet, exercise and avoid decadent sweets, then read no further. These irresistible peanut butter cookies are sure to derail your efforts and lead you astray. But, if you’re a bit like me and believe that there’s still plenty of time to whip into bathing-suit shape, … Continue reading »
I just love all of the holiday colors that M&M’s puts together, and who could resist this pink, white, and red Valentine’s combo? Obviously, not me. Since blondies don’t seem to get nearly as much press as brownies, I thought I’d give them a shout-out and top them with all that pretty candy. I used … Continue reading »
These muffins are sooooo good and sooooo easy to make! Perfect with a hot cup of coffee on a soggy, foggy day (like today). Mini Chip Muffins (yield: 12 – 15 muffins) 2 cups flour (all purpose) 1/3 cup white granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 cup … Continue reading »
Valentine’s Day will be here in a few weeks, and I am eager to “show the love” by displaying my new crocheted paper heart garland. It was a fun project and easy to make! I simply traced hearts onto pretty card stock papers, punched small holes around the edges, and crocheted a decorative border. Not … Continue reading »
I spent this past weekend in Hershey, PA, attending the 2012 Season NHRA Northeast Division Awards Banquet, where my brother received the 1st Place trophy in the Top Sportsman category. Wooohooo, Tony!! Of course, no trip to Hershey is complete without a visit to Chocolate World, where chocolate heaven awaits. UN-believable. I never fancied myself … Continue reading »
