Summertime

The summer has slipped through my fingers like sand. Plenty of activities and life changing events put my cooking on the back burner. Pardon the pun.
Becoming a grandmother has to be one of the most amazing experiences in my life. People tell you it is so special, but until you experience it for yourself you just can't understand what it feels like. My Lilly was welcomed into the world on August 6th and her Daddy did make it home from Afghanistan in time. Blessing all around.

Now as summer draws to a close and we are preparing for my daughter and granddaughter's move, I am back to thinking about cooking. After they leave I will have plenty of time on my hands. My first creation is going to be a cheesecake. Not just any cheesecake but one with a spice cookie crust. Been thinking about this for a while and ready to give it a go. Will post recipe very soon....

Time to play

During the lazy days of summer, create and try some new recipes. There is so much to try. I have been trying my hand at making homemade breads and am a bit surprised at how easy it is. Not only is it easy it is so inexpensive to make your own bread. Take a recipe and think outside the box. Use it as a blue print and think about what you really like and throw it in. I have posted the first successful bread recipe. Next I am going to add a bunch of different herbs and see how that goes. Then a puff pastry rolled like cinnamon buns. Oh the possibilites are endless. Let me know if you come up with something!!! I will be posting the recipes as I go ; )

Kitchen

Every home has a heart, the place where families comes together. For our family, it is our kitchen. It's not that big but we all gather here at least once a day to enjoy a meal together, cook, have a cup of coffee, chat, listen and connect. Taking time to create a wonderful meal is just another way of showing how much you love your family. Taking time to use linen napkins, light a candle and don't use paper plates. Treat this time together as a celebration. I have always admired how meals are prepared and served in other countries. They sit at the table for hours just enjoying each other. All too often we are quickly rushing through a meal. So surprise your loved ones and make a wonderful meal, bring out special china and light a candle. Enjoy each other. Time together is a gift.

World Ocean Day, June 8th

Kids are so darn smart!!!

Celebration

Life is about celebrating Love....today we celebrated my Mom and Dad's 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were surround with their family that loves them so very very much.
Celebrate everything in life and never let it pass by

Friends are like stars in the sky, keeping the light in life even when it seems you are in the dark.

Beach

It's almost here!!! The long weekend it quickly approaching. After the longest winter
here in the Northeast, the official start of summer is around the corner. Time to head
to the Jersey Shore and relax in the sun.