For the 90th birthday of the grandmother of my best friend, I baked ambrosia macaroons. Gram loves coconut and I wanted to bake something special to celebrate her important birthday. She’s very special and I feel fortunate to be able to call her Gram and be a part of her family.
Last week I was talking to my neighbor, Jim. He's a wonderful neighbor, we couldn't wish for more. I was in the process of pruning the rose bushes in front of our place and wanted to know if he would like me prune his as...
For years, my father-in-law (he hates that term, but I'm not sure what else to use) has talked with longing about mincemeat pies. His mother used to make them for him. Dave's grandmother (mom's side) used to make them for him. I had never eaten one myself and the...
There is something to be said for making someone's eyes roll to the back of their head as they bite into something you have lovingly crafted. The closed eyes and quickened breath revealing the joy they are experiencing so publicly. It makes the hours spent in front of...