Don’t you think smaller is cuter?There was this li'l whimper around 2:30 this morning.*B-ling!*My eyes popped open and I jumped out of bed, ready to rescue Daisy from whatever nightmare she'd been having.Luckily, she fell asleep again.But now,I couldn't sleep.THEN, I heard this other strange noise...this time, a grrrumbling sound. Sounded a bit like Milou growling at a raccoon outside, but he was ...
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No Invitation Required: Mom’s Apple Cake
When we first moved to America, we lived in a small, 2-bedroom house....all 7 of us! It was a very busy li'l household that we called "Hotel California," because we always had relatives staying with us.The backyard was tiny, but we didn't care, because Dad got us a plastic pool and that's all we needed to splash around on hot summer days.Sundays were for family. Everyone would come over in the ...
Pesto Bread Lasagna
2012 is the Year of Adventure.And every day should be a celebration.Daydreaming about something fun for dinner brought me to a cool concept.Pasta & bread are close cousins.So, how about a lasagne with bread, instead of the usual noodles?Make your own fresh pesto. Blitz in the food processor in no time.Omit the nuts for a more refreshing sauce.Mushroom Pesto Bread Lasagna1 lb crimini mushrooms1 ...
Buzzed Bees: Mom’s Fig Preserve
My husband's had it in for the old fig tree at the back of our yard since we moved in.The late summer sun ripens the figs faster than we can pick them.Oozing with red sap, they hit the ground where the sugar turns to alcohol and calls in the bees.After a feeding frenzy, they get so sloshed that they fall over and lie, wriggling their li'l feet up in the air.Still, I insist we spare the tree. It ...
Nap Interrupted: Berry Almond Cake
No Nap! Getting Daisy to take an afternoon nap has been a challenge since she was a wee babe. Today, she finally gave in to the Nap Gods and was sleeping peacefully. Sometimes I wish I could enjoy a nice nap on a new mattress from somewhere like Leesa, but no such luck today. Anyway, that's when I realized I wanted a berry almond cake. I obey my cravings. Otherwise I'll eat everything short of ...
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