Posted in bars and brownies, chocolate, Holiday, wordless wednesday on Feb 17th, 2010
Over 20 Valentine’s together, but they’re not important days. Everything that’s anything happens in between. Make Mocha Brownies, and stamp shapes with any size heart-shaped cutter. You’ll have lovely brownies and also a grand snacking plate of in-between. This, as Josie will tell you, is easily the best part.
Oh, to be two well-known bloggers – sisters, no less – at a Valentine’s Day party. Your drinks are poured, your chocolates ready. The host tries to spirit you away for a private tour, but it’s no use. Guests shyly approach in a thrill of recognition. Roses are thrown at your feet… …and the kitchen [...]
Posted in Holiday, lurker buffet, parties on Feb 13th, 2009
In a sweet hazy dream last night, something was bothering me. It was twitching at me, whispering in my ear while I scraped batter out of the bowl. I couldn’t figure out what it was, but it was making me sneeze, like powdered sugar. Maybe it was being up at one a.m. in the kitchen. [...]
What is love? It is bittersweet. It should not have more than a few ingredients. It should pour down like sugar. Sometimes, it needs stirring. Love comes in all shapes and sizes. And if you are afraid of losing yourself… …you’ll find you can be apart, and still together. Love does not need a lot [...]
Posted in Holiday, new old house on Feb 12th, 2008
Red, red everywhere! It’s the color of love, the color of roses and ruffles and heart-printed boxers. Walgreen’s has an entire aisle that blinds me with red – red foil, red ribbons, cards, candy, and the blushing red cheeks of sulky ten-year old boys choosing red boxes of valentines. Our third-floor craft room is finally [...]
