As a little girl, Holy Week was a time to prepare for Easter Sunday and with an Italian mom there was much to do. Many preparations were made for la festa. We usually went … read more»
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π Day
Are you ready to celebrate Pi Day tomorrow? Our middle school and high school students along with the teachers have big plans for our 3.14 celebration. At exactly 1:59:26 (get it, 3.1415926?) we are beginning our … read more»
203/13/2008
Peanut Butter Bars
I adore the marriage between chocolate and peanut butter. I am unaware of the length of their relationship but I do not see divorce in the near future. The salty nuttiness of peanuts joined with the … read more»
603/02/2008
Strawberry Shortcake For Dinner
In Paul Harvey style here’s “The Rest of the Story.” The rest of the strawberries that is. Each year we kick off the strawberry season with Strawberry Shortcake for dinner, yes for dinner I said! I … read more»
+02/23/2008
Army Wife Banana Bread
My mother and I share similar love stories. Both of our men were in the Army, both served in Korea (30 years apart), and both were from far away states. My mother and father met at … read more»
202/20/2008
Red Velvet Cake Balls
I took the plunge and made the cake balls from Bakerella’ site. The cake balls came out beautifully but the work involved was tedious. I did not use candy coating. That could have been the … read more»
+02/11/2008
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Every once in a while I do myself a favor. And when I do these little acts of kindness for myself, the payoff is magnanimous. They are so beneficial, one would think that I would be … read more»
+02/05/2008
Fry Bread…
Another good reason to keep bread dough in your refrigerator. Most Sunday nights my little family gets together with my folks and brother’s family for supper. We take turns hosting and have done potluck style, … read more»