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*Book Update*: I finished Shawn Anchor’s “Happiness Advantage” and continued on to his second book “Before Happiness.” Some interesting tidbits: a 1968 study yielded what we call the “Pygmalion Effect” basically proving child test scores rising simply because they were held at higher expectations. Anchor conducted a study in regards to work, but instead …
This week I am doing a basic cake decorating class. We will be discussing better baking techniques, recipes and basic decorating to make things pretty – but still easy! I love easy and pretty probably as much as pretty yet functional. 🙂 Here is the link for my friends for the presentation in PDF format. …
Book Update: I finished The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Justin which is now one of my all-time favorite books. Reading it as a child and adult are two difference experiences. I know this probably happens often… but it really is prominent in this book. Fast read, great characters, great plot, awesome quotations, what more …
Happy Valentine’s Day! I thought these would be perfect for Valentine’s. We have made them in single and double batches for big and small crowds. The cheesecake portion is really divine – I actually like it better the next day cold out of the refrigerator. PrintRed Velvet Cheesecake Bars Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: …
If you have been reading this blog for a while, you know I’m not a huge fan of chocolate. I had a friend about 5 years ago who didn’t like it at ALL. I couldn’t understand her! What? You crazy woman? 5 years later, I totally get it. I know I’m weird. BUT – I …
Here is the EASIEST chocolate frosting I have ever made. It will frost 24 cupcakes using a knife to spread it like a can of frosting would. To make high pillars of frosting on top, you will need to double the recipe. And… NO trans fats! The FDA is going to ban them soon anyway, …
Book Update: After seeing the second “Hobbit” movie I started reading the book again by JRR Tolkein. It is an annotated version which is really helpful. I wish I had had that version in school instead. There are a lot of explanations (probably more than necessary for me!) including “morning letters”: the mail in Britain …
**Update** I updated the Chicken Freezer Meal Inventory sheet. I didn’t realize it had converted into PDF on 2 pages instead of one. That is now fixed. Recipe: I wanted a caramel frosting that was light in calories, but still delicious. This fit the bill. I know chocolate cake should have chocolate frosting, however, I …
Recipe: These cookies are great for chocolate lovers trying to reduce calories. I also have a version for us non-chocolate people using maple instead of chocolate. SWEET! Or, you could omit the cocoa powder and just have mini chocolate chips. Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies 30 cookies 1/2 cup egg whites at room temperature (about 4 …
This is another addition to a collection of all-in-one and skillet-to-oven dishes. Since I have read more negative things about non-stick surfaces, I have been using my cast iron more and more often. The cast iron simplifies cooking and makes for a speedy clean-up. And since I have … oh … a bushel of apples… …
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