This picture is from last year. But they look the same every year. Getting my Hot Cross Buns going for tomorrow. First, put on a lovely vintage apron given by a sweet friend. Pockets are so very happy-making. Use any sweet roll recipe. You will be adding raisins and using honey for the… Read More »
A blessed feast day!
And where sin abounded, grace did more abound. Romans 5:20 I didn’t want you to think we didn’t celebrate today’s glorious feast! So I don’t have a particular dish I serve on this day. No special foods to represent Our Lady’s purity, or anything like that. But…how does BBQ pulled pork sound? For breakfast after… Read More »
Supper and an adoption quilt.
More on the quilt below, but first… Last night the Chief insisted that I take a picture of our supper. He’s also started to channel Top Chef. “Tell us, Chef, what you have prepared for the puppy today?” Sometimes he says that twice in one day. So far, I still think it’s funny and enjoy… Read More »
Make menus. Really.
{Here are all the posts in the “making menus” category!} Do you realize that everything hinges on knowing what is for dinner? What is the difference between getting some housework done and living in a pit dug out by spatially challenged warthogs? Between being able to have a good homeschooling day and feeling like… Read More »
Dear Auntie Leila: what’s up with soy?
Dear Alice writes, Dear Auntie Leila, My mind turns to your frequent comments on the dangers of soy, particularly for women’s reproductive/hormonal systems. I’m trying to avoid developing some genetic problems later in life and have been avoiding soy, but wondered what you had read about it in specific. Love,Alice Dear Alice {who has heard… Read More »