I had a bit of a sad day today. Whenever I have days like this I make myself feel better with a pedicure, hot chocolate or a glass of wine and listen to “sad” music. If that doesn’t do it…. then a picture of some Eggs Benedict usually helps. Read More
I slept on my sister’s couch this year for Christmas. My family celebrates holidays a few days late so that my siblings can spend time with their in-laws on the actual day. As the only spouse-less one in the family I usually spend the actual holiday with my sister and her family. It works out Read More
Getting gifts for people at work is always tricky. How much do you spend? Do you give something to everyone? Do you even give anything? Do you give your boss a better present than say… your intern? I decided to make it easy this year and give everyone the same yummy thing. Well… ok, so Read More
This year’s Christmas party proved to be a success. It’s always great to spend time with hometown friends and share good food, drinks and laughs… and to make edible art projects. I decided that this year’s edible craft would be Christmas traincars. Everyone took part and medals were given to the winners. The catergories were Read More
Interns are great. I recently scored one at work awhile back and have decided that everyone needs to have one. What did I do before my intern? Too much… that’s what I did…too much. We have one rule, my intern and I, that she does anything I ask… except get me coffee. That’s where we Read More
The holidays can be tough when you are single. I don’t think I realized the effect that being boyfriend-free during the holidays had on me until a recent visit to new dollar store across the street. As I purused the low cost offerings, I threw some funny stuff in my basket, (like some corny reindeer Read More
I love cookies. And this time of year, they appear as gifts and treats at work, school, home and well… everywhere. With so many cookie possibilities we have to be very choosy which ones we decide to munch on. I find I make this decision based more on the cookie’s cook than how they look. Read More
For the past, something like, seven years I’ve had a Christmas party for my friends in my hometown. There are only a few rules. 1. Bring a snack for others to enjoy 2. Wear red and/or green. 3. Be prepared to go caroling at the local nursing home. 4. Participate in an edible arts and Read More
I normally avoid junk food but I’m such a sucker for “limited edition” or “NEW!” products that sometimes I have to give in. I just love it when a company puts a new spin on a classic. As I checked out of the grocery store today the conveyor belt was lined with my usual selection Read More
Is it me or does every sushi chef have the following qualities: 1. They are constantly grinning. I’m sure I’d have a smile on my face all the time too if I got to be around sushi day in and out. 2. They are usually short. Not sure of the reasoning of this, but they Read More