Living in the shadow of the Rose Parade, you either embrace it or run for the hills. I choose the former since I have loved the Rose Parade since I was a child. The City of South Pasadena is one of the last entities that creates and builds its own float. Most floats are designed…
Archives for December 2012
Crafty Today: Lemony Hand Scrub
Our neighbors are delightful and very friendly. Every Christmas we receive a stockpile of delicious handmade treats from our neighbors. This year, I wanted to continue with the handmade theme, but make something that was useful and practical. I found this recipe from Gorgeously Green and then added my own creative touches to make it…
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles
The last cookie recipe I wanted to share with you is for Brown Butter Snickerdoodles from Ambitious Kitchen. Brown Butter Snickerdoodles 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon of salt 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter 1¼ cup packed dark brown sugar…
Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
Thanks to my husband for finding this recipe on the back of the Safeway oats carton. Here is recipe #3 from my cookie baking stash: Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies 2 sticks softened unsalted butter 1 1/2 c packed dark brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla 2 large eggs 2 c Safeway Old-Fashioned Oats cereal 1 1/2 c…
Merry Christmas!
Wren and I wish you very Merry Christmas! *Tina
Photography Monday: Christmas Lights
Seeing the Christmas lights on St. Albans Road is a Christmas tradition in my family. This road is in the neighboring town and the residents have been decorating these majestic pines for many years. It is best to park the car and stroll the avenue to experience the full effect of its grandness. You feel as…
Chocolate Pistachio Wafers
Here is the second cookie recipe that my husband found on the inside of the Challenge Butter package. He said we should try it. What a smart man! Chocolate Pistachio Wafers 3/4 c or 1 1/2 sticks of salted butter 1 c sugar 1 egg 3/4 tsp vanilla 1 1/4 c flour 1/3 c unsweetened cocoa…
Peanut Butter Cookies
One of my Christmas traditions is to bake cookies for friends and colleagues. I don’t prescribe to the notion of baking the traditional Christmas cookie. I bake my favorite tried and true recipes that never fail to shower me with many compliments. These recipes are that good. I will share four cookie recipes and today…
Christmas Village
A few weeks ago on a Sunday, my father called and asked if we wanted the Christmas Village as an early Christmas gift. Most definitely! My parents thought this village would be perfect in our home and they were right. It is lovely and a nice adornment for our mantle. Don’t worry. My parents have…
Recipe File: Chocolate Filled Raspberries
For the party, I made chocolate filled raspberries and they were scrumptious. I got the recipe from Sweet Paul and you will need the following: fresh raspberries dark chocolate chips Simply place a chocolate chip in each raspberry. Put the pointy end of the chip in. Finished. Unbelievably good and addictive! Enjoy! *Tina