With the days getting hotter and more humid, I tend to shy away from making tea time. I usually reinvent it with ice tea and keep it at that! But then I start missing the pure joy I get from pulling out my China and inviting a friend over for conversation and cup of tea. I… Continue reading Summer Tea
Last year I did a blog on how I started a new tradition with my daughter to do spring break adventures. I am by nature, not too adventurous. I’m really boring to be honest, I like familiar things and don’t branch out much if I’m not persuaded. My daughter Emma is always seeking to do… Continue reading The Tradition Continues!
In the month of May, I have had the tradition for the past 6 years to go pick strawberries here in NC. There is something about going into the large fields of green and hunting for that perfect strawberry, the reddest and largest ones you can find. It’s like therapy for me. Sadly, this year… Continue reading Strawberry Crumb Bars
I wanted to come up with a Thank you gift the other week for someone, who really helped me in s tight spot. I love doing Thank you cards, but adding a baked treat with it makes it more fun! I had found these adorable mini loaf liners at Hobby Lobby and they were… Continue reading Mini Coffee Cake
My favorite brownies have been something that goes back to my childhood. I used to make these brownies every time we had company at the house after church on Sunday nights, and to all the potluck events. I even made them in a 6th grade baking contest and won first place! Please note, that is… Continue reading My Favorite Brownies
I was craving those cookies that you get in the bakery section of the grocery store the other week. Yes, I love those cookies that are soft, “cake” like with buttercream frosting on top and sprinkles. It’s a little embarrassing to admit, because I rarely buy baked goods. But I make an exception with these… Continue reading Orange and Cream Sugar Cookie
It’s almost St. Patrick Day and that means I am making a batch or 2 of Irish soda bread, and getting a corn beef roast and cabbage for a big meal. I am not Irish; my husband says he is so we just make the meal because it’s fun and delicious, even if we have… Continue reading Irish Soda Bread
Pizzelles, have you heard of them? They are an Italian tradition. I know if it weren’t for my grandma I don’t think I’d ever had the privilege to enjoy such a simple, yummy treat! Made for centuries in the Italian culture, it is said that you will not go to an Italian wedding and not… Continue reading Pizzelles
This past February I put out a challenge to the ladies in my bible study group to show acts of kindness to women around them for Valentine’s day. Random acts of kindness seem to be a movement these days and I love the idea. In my experience acts of kindness comes with intention. For me,… Continue reading Flower Challenge
Some times the winter months can feel blah and I am dreaming of spring weather and all flowers blooming. The best way to pull myself out of a winter dreary mood is to get my tea cups and china out. I decided to invite a friend over and make her brunch and and some warm… Continue reading Wintertime Brunch
