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Grandma Smells….
It’s possible….okay, it’s probable…that this wasn’t the greeting you had in mind for Mother’s Day. I’m fairly certain the greeting card companies have not yet developed a “You Smell” category … Read More
What Will I Do Today?
Ahhh. Retirement. I wake up with the sun filling my room with light (the glowing dial on the clock finally seared through my closed eyes). Bluebirds are singing (the fire … Read More
Fairy Gardening
I am a benevolent landlord. My lessees have free electricity, free WiFi and free rent. Very benevolent. Of course, I really have no choice. I rent to Fairies. While I … Read More
Our House is a very, very, very fine house….
Here’s something you probably didn’t know about me. When I was a little girl, I lived in a huge home. Almost a Castle. You might even call it an … Read More
Martha Stewart Show. I have more pictures so I must have more to say
On the first of many early mornings, Luci had no idea what was going on, where she was going or who she would see. It appears as though she really … Read More
Dear Martha: Thank you….I have some small suggestions
Dear Martha: Thank you for inviting us to be in the audience of your show. We had a ball. I do, however, have some small suggestions. Just in case you … Read More
Cakes
Garbage Dump Cake
Garbage Dump Cake In the day, we just called this Dump Cake (lots of dumping going on), and I’ve seen reference to Garbage Cake as well…so…Garbage Dump Cake seems very … Read More »
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Cookies
Thanksgiving Turkey Pretzels
My apologies to anyone who might have wanted this fun little recipe before … let’s say … Thanksgiving. Sometimes life intervenes. Just as I was getting ready to post, I … Read More »
Pilgrim Hat Cookies
How lucky we are that my brother and his family come early for Thanksgiving week. There is nothing better than the “dinner was great, let’s get in our jammies and … Read More »
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Other Treats
Home-made Peeps (ish) or The Peep Show Smack-Down
They were judging me. Staring at me with their cold, lifeless eyes. It was if they were saying (with their preternaturally sharpened and curlicued beaks) “You want a little of … Read More »
Croissant a’la Baileys
Quick, it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day. Gather up some crescent rolls, cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar. Oh, and let me introduce you to my little friend … Baileys Original … Read More »
How to Bait a Leprechaun Trap? – With tiny doughnuts!
St. Patrick’s Day will soon be here, and Leprechauns will be running amuck. I have it on good authority (my grand-kids) that these little Irish miscreants will soon be playing … Read More »
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Pies and Tarts
White Christmas Pie
I’m going to share a family recipe with you. Just you alone, so don’t tell anyone. It’s a secret. White Christmas Pie. Ahhhh. The defining food of our family’s Christmas … Read More »
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