Well, Christmas is over. But the “holidays” aren’t, since NYE is just around the corner. All the gifts have been ripped open and kids are counting down to next Christmas, but it’s still winter, a lot of people are still on vacation, and what better to make for breakfast but a delicacy filled with butter […]
A lovely red, white & blue Christmas tree by sharonmyphotos on webshots.com … As we get closer to the new year, let’s not forget our men & women in uniform who gave their lives for our country. Another year, another couple of thousand lives lost. And for how much longer? This war in Afghanistan has […]
About a month ago, me and my brain-twin Sami went to go see Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, Part 1. Before she arrived in Manhattan, I went to Starbucks and grabbed a peppermint hot chocolate to drink while I wait, since it was so cold. When she got there, she asked me what I […]
When I was little and I was sick, and I wasn’t eating, my mom would bring me Entenmann’s chocolate chip crumb loaf or chocolate chip sour cream loaf (which it seems they don’t make anymore) and mint chocolate chip ice cream. Needless to say I never had any trouble eating those. Chocolate chip items have […]
Beautiful flag made of Christmas lights, picture from Tom Hamilton on pbase.com … Christmas is almost here. Please remember all of the men & women who won’t be spending it with their families. Andre Darnell Mitchell, 25, Army Specialist, Jul 31, 2008 Elmont, New York Jennifer L. Cole, 34, Army Private 1st Class, Aug 02, […]
So, if you’re like me, that line from ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas‘ always made you giggle as a kid. I mean, I’m sure most of us, especially us Yankees here in America, have asked ourselves at one point or another: “What the hell is a figgy pudding, exactly?” Figgy pudding is a pudding […]
As many of you probably already know, on December 6th TLC debuted a new show with one of their most famous baking stars; Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro of Carlo’s Bakery in New Jersey. I’m sure pretty much everyone knows of Buddy by now, his show Cake Boss is crazy popular. And in that vein, the new […]
Christmas at Arlington, courtesy of oldhamgop.com … I know that may be a sobering photo, but I think maybe it’s something we all need to remember & think about. Thank you to these men & women, and their families. Jessica A. Ellis, 24, Army Corporal, May 11, 2008 Bend, Oregon Victor M. Cota, 33, Army […]
It’s like rappers delight, without all the hippin’ and hoppin’, but with a whole lot of mixin’ & bakin.’ So, wow, it’s December already! ‘Tis the season to go shopping! If you’re looking for a gift for the baker (or cook) in your life, then here are some ideas to help you out. It’s just […]
You know what a gingerbread man uses when he has trouble walking? A candy cane! HAHAHA. I know, I’m hilarious, especially to the 5-year-old set. But if you’re a hit with them, you’re golden. They’re the best audience to gain favor with! They’ve got all the fun toys and candy. Speaking of candy.. er, candy […]
I'm Marilla. A 30-something artist, hobby baker, home canning enthusiast, gardener, DIY-er, wife, mommy of a baby boy and dog mom (to another baby boy) from New York. 
