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Baking With The Little One
I’m pretty surprised how quickly we got here. Barely three years and he’s finally ready to take on a little baking responsibility. This fall we really enjoyed making these “Animal Cookies” from the Betty Crocker Cookie Book and leading up to the holidays, we made some ginger bread cookies. He thought that was a blast! […]
Apple-Ginger Cocktail and Mocktail
During the chilly months of autumn and winter, I sometimes like to entertain with a warm “apple pie” cocktail. It involves warm unfiltered apple cider flavored with mulling spices, spiced rum, and a topping of maple sweetened whipped cream. But as delicious as that all is, in LA it’s sometimes nice to have a festive […]
Easy Hat and Booties: Nesting
The first summer after completing my bachelors degree, I decided I should utilize the summer months to learn a new craft. So, I picked up a book and taught myself to knit. At first I was feeling pretty ambitious. During those first couple years I not only made your typical quick and easy scarves, but […]
Simple(ish) Fall Party
It has been brought to my attention that having children will change your life. Especially your sleep habits and your social life. That being said…..I can’t help but think it may be a long while before I can expect to host a demanding social gathering, or get my schedule to compliment and coincide with […]
Home Schooled Baking 