I’m having a hard time getting the Christmas spirit this year. I’m sitting here next to my Christmas tree listening to Christmas music. I’ve wrapped a couple of Christmas presents. I have a Christmas tree smelling candle. I’ve been admiring Christmas lights. We’ve watched a couple of Christmas movies. And yet still, I’m not quite … more
I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving. Mine was spent in Atlanta with Gerrit’s family, with plenty of food, going to see the new James Bond movie, and beautiful weather. And while I so enjoyed spending time with Gerrit’s family, by Friday I was ready to get home and see my own family that was … more
Here’s just a quick something to consider for a side dish this Thanksgiving. We’re going to Atlanta with Gerrit’s family, where I am in charge of bringing basically whatever I want (in this case, some pumpkin bread and some chocolate pecan pie bars) and contributing the Grand Marnier for the pumpkin pies. I’m sure I … more
Gerrit pointed out to me this past weekend that he had not woken up on a weekend day without obligation for two months. Between him having to work some weekends, our going out of town for football games, and various other family happenings, he hasn’t had a completely lazy Saturday or Sunday in months. So … more
There are always recipes in the back of my head that are constantly on my to-bake list but that I apparently don’t seem to have recipes for. I’ve been wanting to make a pumpkin cheesecake for probably two years. And last week, when I decided that I finally had a perfect excuse at the perfect … more