Pistachio Almond Tea Cake: An exercise in patience

There is nothing like my kids, a group of "adults-in-development," in my face for most of my day (summer vacation WHAT!…

Brownies: Having a community

For Dr. S and his family - for building my community in SoCal Fairly recently, my parents took a trip to the south of France, and…

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…

Oatmeal Toffee Blondies: It takes a whole team of people

For MC, RC, BK, HK, SH, ED, JW, EJ, SN and anyone else who has helped me move my children from one place to another I tried very …

Pepita Graham Cracker Brittle: Pushing myself outta the way

As I pushed my spin bike furiously towards some unseen goal at the top of some unseen mountain, the spin instructor intoned, &quo…

Pumpkin Seed, Almond, Cranberry Granola: Haircuts

I'm notoriously averse to making choices.  I don't like choosing much.  I can barely make it through a restaurant without…

End of Year Teacher Gifts: When you're not ready to say good-bye

For JH - missing you It's here.  The final last day of school.  It's my last day of preschool ever, as Children will all …

Snickerdoodle Cupcakes: When the glass is half full

To all the people at BIES and everyone else that came to help out! Our book fair is a twice a year event, with the opportunity to…