Once in a while I get an idea in my head for a project and I just can’t let it go. Such was the case for my gingerbread house and such was the case for these cookies. I think I must be drawn to self-afflicted torture. Hand cramps and eye strain aside, there’s something really satisfying […]
It is no surprise to me, and completely in keeping with my personality, that by the time I’ve actually arrived at the post where I’m supposed to reflect about having this blog for one year, I am wholly sick of reminiscing. I feel like I’ve spent the last three months doing a little too much […]
No matter what you prefer to call it–Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Pancake Day, or Paczki Day–the Tuesday before lent is set aside for gorging oneself before a hollow period of ruthless self-denial. I think there should be more holidays set aside for this activity. Once a year is not enough. I want to […]
One of the best sources I use for finding retro recipe inspiration is from vintage brand advertisements. And, since I (tragically) don’t possess an endless personal library of such material, I often turn to the internet for resource. Nine times out of ten I end up on Pinterest. I never really valued the site much […]
It seems more than a little surreal to finally finish this little gingerbread house of mine. I can remember so distinctly the day I Googled “Gingerbread house from the movie The Holiday” (I spend too much time on the internet), and, when no results came up, decided that it was something I needed to do. […]
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