The only trace of my nephew's and nieces' visit is a swimming pool still littered with pool toys, flippers, goggles and floating loungers. The last few days were a whirlwind of activity as we tried to squeeze in as much fun as possible until their departure this past Sunday. We were ... Read More
Maja Blanca con Mais and My First Guest Post
When my blog was a mere three months young (June 17, 2010), I published a post celebrating the (for me) momentous occasion. True to form, my new-found friends--fellow bloggers and new readers--extended their well wishes, encouraging me to continue what I had started. Greg at Sippity ... Read More
Lychee-Coconut Sorbet
When I returned from a foodie event last night, the first question I posed to my husband was if he had any of the lychee sorbet I had made earlier. Without hesitation he replied, "I did. It was gooood. I had lots of it." The meager portion remaining of the originally 3 1/2 cups of sorbet ... Read More
Nutella-Orange Marmalade Palmiers
Some of my fellow food bloggers and I got together this weekend for Sunday brunch in my home. To say the event was a food fest is an understatement. Creativity was the unspoken theme as my friends each presented classic buffet dishes with a tasty twist. There were too many to name but ... Read More
Lemon Pound Cake
Though my mom made it a point to serve us home-cooked meals while growing up, a few convenience foods ended up in her kitchen once in a while. She was very flexible with snack items and allowed sodas and chips, the latter of which my younger sisters and I would sneak into each other's ... Read More
Ode to My Mother
Mom, You're a shining example of how a mother should be. Though your humble nature would protest, I couldn't think of a better way to thank you than to let the world see not only your outer beauty but also the ways you're even more beautiful inside. I don't have your gift of poetry but I hope ... Read More
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