Cookie in a Jar: Being a mother is organizing entertainment

When I was young, my mom's form of entertaining my brothers and me came in a library bag.  Once or twice a week we'd head…

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread: The things I wished I said

For JH and RL, and all those who miss them too. The start of 2015 was a bit rough as I lost two lovely ladies in my life.  After …

Brown Butter Blondies: Finding my way back

I took a long break from the blog.  I think from mid-November to mid-February, I was more or less silent.  I did a little bit her…

Childhood Chocolate Chip Cookies: When the color of your childhood changes

For my friend JHP - it isn't good-bye. I've actually been trying to write this post for over three weeks, but haven't…

S'mochi: When it feels right

I know people find this hard to believe, but in my daily life, there are more situations where I feel awkward and out of place th…

Coconut Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake (5C's cake): Spring Break is not a break for moms

This past Monday was the first day of spring break for all the kids.  It is the first spring break in 6 years where all three kid…

Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars: When predictable suddenly isn't

After surviving and dealing with Daughters who have gone through wiggly teeth and baby teeth loss for the past 4 years, I was sur…

Brown Butter Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies: Post-it sized messages

Husband - even when you make me nuts, I'm glad it's you who makes me crazy. This June, Husband and I will celebrate 12 ye…