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Book Update: In positive psychology, we studied well-being again in reference to our life-span. Apparently, there really is a mid-life crisis according to experts and women typically have one around their mid-forties and men in their late forties. I found it interesting that generally (everything is general in these studies!) women grow happier until age …
I auditioned for “Oklahoma” yesterday, so soon I will post something very happy or very sad… we shall see. In other news, my homework in Positive Psychology discussed “savoring” and that this concept actually increases well-being. Maybe that is why so many moms get frustrated… when do we have time to savor when the kids …
Hot cocoa – Yum! Hot cocoa on a stick?! Yup. It’s true and it’s yummy. Heck, *I* even like the chocolate part and that is saying something! Here is the recipe for the cocoa block party. I used Wilton’s 6″ lollipop sticks to put the cocoa blocks and marshmallow on. You can buy marshmallows at …
Peppermint Bark 8 oz. semisweet chocolate* 2 tsp. shortening or canola oil 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract, divided 8 oz. white chocolate* 25 mini candy canes or candies, crushed *a number of people, including myself, have had trouble with the layers separating. They don’t seem to separate when good-quality chocolate in bar form. 1. Line a …
These apple cider caramels are soooo good. They are like homemade caramels, but you have that hint of cinnamon apple in the background. It’s like a caramel apple in reverse. Very tasty! These would make excellent Fall candy party favors, or gifts, or just have around the house. The apple teeth idea I saw in …
If you still need ideas for the 4th, here is my post last year for the Berries and Stars Pastry. Puff pastry is best the day it is baked – so bake early in this heat! Since the Austin Ice Cream Fair is judged not only by adults, but children too, the contestants try to …
I’m sure most people have seen or had these at a potluck before. I never made them until now and my husband’s co-workers went crazy over them. They really do taste like a Reese’s peanut butter cup! Only it is 9×13 in size instead of 1.5″ in diameter 🙂 I think it would be fun …
Merry Christmas!!!! Want failproof fudge? Why yes it is! The secret is the marshmallow creme. It helps stabilize the fudge and keep it from crystallizing. After some failed attempts in my college dormroom without a candy thermometer, this is what I finally ended up making over and over and over. I love this because it …
Want something fun and different to have on your holiday platter or to include with your homemade hot cocoa mix gift? Try homemade marshmallows! This is a basic recipe for a basic marshmallow. Later, I will try cutting them with different cookie cutters for fun shapes and/or add 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract and swirl dark …
This is the yummiest candy I have ever made. Thank you Ina Garten! She really knows her stuff which might be why she has her own cooking show. Then again, Sandra Lee has her own cooking show too…. so that argument doesn’t really work. Make this candy today! Sea Salt Caramels yield 1 – 8×8 …
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