I am a girl that loves custards, puddings and pastry cream… probably more than chocolate! Eggs, milk and sugar, blended and cooked until silky and thick, whisks me to my happy place. Pastry cream is not that complicated to make, but can add time to assembling a dessert if it isn’t made before. It can […]
“Mommy, can today be a rainy day?” My kids have been waiting for rainy days for a long time, because they get to choose something from the rainy day activity box! I keep a canvas cube in my office closet for collecting little activities that will keep them busy on rainy days. I rummage through […]
I’m not kidding, someone paid $325 for whoopie pies, THIS stack of whoopie pies! Saturday night was the annual Cobb Mt. Elementary School “Garden Benefit” at the Moore Family Winery. They raise money to pay the garden instructor (for the year!) and for supplies and improvements for the school garden. Cobb School is driven by […]
A Snow Day is a gift so special, you will likely remember it the rest of your life! A “surprise” Snow Day? Is that even possible anymore? In our world of satellites, computer models, 24-hour weather channels and wunderground.com, can a snowstorm really still sneak up on us? Yes, and it is pure delight! From […]