Category Archives: Food and Drink

Friday morning, for some mysterious reason, I found myself with time on my hands! I thought about what I could do with myself, and I decided that baking something would probably be the best use of that time. So I … Continue reading →

  Heidi made this tower of lovey dovies for Jordan's birthday.       Little pink cupcake with the strange little deer on top, I love you.   And now I'm going to eat you.

I made cookies with the twerps on Monday. It was one of the most fun things I've done all season! The aprons were my idea, the chef hats theirs. They made beautiful cookies!

Heidi, Jordan and I started a new Halloween tradition a few years ago: I go over there for the afternoon one day in late fall, she makes chili, I bring Meet Me in St. Louis, and we basically eat and … Continue reading →

Yesterday was Family Stamping Day, and while the stamping was fun, it was nothing compared to the feast everyone brought! A while ago, Meredith sent Heidi a package of oils and vinegars she'd purchased while in New England. Stuff like … Continue reading →

We love popcorn. It's almost an obsession. We'd eat it for dinner every day if I let us, but I don't. (WHY don't I??) Chad is our designated popcorn popper, and his skills are considerable. Lately, he's been flavoring the oil … Continue reading →

GO TO THIS SITE: http://thepioneerwomancooks.com/ I just found it this morning, and WOW. I love the step-by-step photos on her site! I’m totally making those French Breakfast Puffs.

I save all my holiday magazines from year to year, just like my Mum always did. They live together in two large magazine files from January through mid-October, when I take them out and litter every flat surface of the … Continue reading →

Mmmmmmm. . . smells like Christmas in my house today! I am making my very favorite Spice Cookies this morning, to take to Julie’s baby shower tomorrow. I usually only make these around the holidays, so every time I get … Continue reading →

I have been stressed out of my mind for the past week or so. It’s starting to really affect me, too. Yesterday, I opened the back door right into my face. BAM! Big old goose-egg lump on my temple. The … Continue reading →

Ok, so I go to a little store called The Oak Cupboard, out in Smithville, a lot. I buy all my flour, dried fruit, nuts, yeast, spices, and other miscellaneous baking goods there. Sometimes, they have really fun, random things, … Continue reading →

Kim at Hiraeth tagged me today in this fun meme! My five favorite local restaurants. . .Hmm, just five? Ok, my top five in the Cleveland/Akron/Medina area. 1. Dan’s Dogs.  Come on. You all saw this coming! I LOVE Dan’s … Continue reading →

I had a mini-meltdown yesterday, but today has been good. Hopefully, I’m over the angst and anxiety of the holiday preparations. Thanks for your encouragement! Saturday, Chad was at the OSU-Michigan game. He took the camera with him, but was … Continue reading →

On Monday nights, the Main Street Cafe in Medina has a great deal-purchase any beverage and you can order any of their burgers for FREE. These are big, fat, scrumptious burgers–usually they’re about $10. We go every couple of weeks … Continue reading →