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Baking Experiments as Therapy, Example 2: Bran & Fruit Muffins with Molasses Caramel

January 28, 2016

Example 2 in the short series of baking as therapy for struggling with someone trying to get in my front door is another variation on a known and an unknown. Bran muffins with banana, raisins and dried cranberries are tasty. It is known by bran muffin lovers worldwide. Molasses caramels are also tasty, and molasses … More Baking Experiments as Therapy, Example 2: Bran & Fruit Muffins with Molasses Caramel

Baking Experiments as Therapy, Example 1: Chocolate Chip Bourbon Cookies

January 28, 2016

To diffuse some leftover adrenaline from fighting off an attempt by someone with a knife to get in my door in the middle of the afternoon last Thursday, I did one of the things that I find comforting. Bake something. Get in the kitchen, measure things, put ingredients together in a certain manner, take care … More Baking Experiments as Therapy, Example 1: Chocolate Chip Bourbon Cookies

I’m In with Cranberry Orange Scones in Seattle Colors

January 17, 2016

There is esprit de corps or playoff fever in the Pacific Northwest with the Seahawks fighting for another big trip and the 12s going all blue and green. Some folks are immune, but they keep their heads down. For the rest of us, two words end conversations. My pre-game preparation began here, with the easiest recipe … More I’m In with Cranberry Orange Scones in Seattle Colors

Art as Food, Guerrilla Girls, Pink Mt. Rainier

January 15, 2016

Listening to the Guerrilla Girls on the telly Thursday night being interviewed by Colbert resonated with me, brought to mind a little story. I like pink mountains. I like to see sunset on Mt. Rainier, when the mountain is out, as we say, if it’s visible wherever I’m at that evening. My interest began with … More Art as Food, Guerrilla Girls, Pink Mt. Rainier

I’M IN, GO HAWKS!

January 12, 2016

Yep, there it is, tweeted with pretty ribbons “baking blue and green cookies.” Why? Because I’m In!!

Winter Birthday, Strawberry Well Cake

January 5, 2016

Today is my adorable downstairs neighbor Hannah’s third birthday. I like to make their birthday cakes and asked what type of cake she might like. She’s seen only chocolate (spoken in a whisper?) and angel food with strawberries in one form or another, so when offered the choice between the two, she chose STRAWBERRIES! It is my … More Winter Birthday, Strawberry Well Cake

Kissing The Old Year Goodbye

January 1, 2016

My daughter was born in London’s Westminster Hospital while I was a candidate for an advanced degree and we both got very lucky. She was admitted to Bessborough Street Day Nursery in Victoria in her first year which meant she got world-class care and I could spend my days in the India Office Library doing … More Kissing The Old Year Goodbye

Old Box of Cereal, Really

December 31, 2015

Box top lettering “Best if used by October 1, 1995” and it was never opened, but saved along with other boxes opened and unopened relating to the Disney Aladdin movie. Someone in my family looked (looks) like Jasmine and collected the paraphernalia connected with one of the movies. She, however, didn’t save the cereal. That was … More Old Box of Cereal, Really

Snicks with Kisses

December 26, 2015

One of my favorite nephews has recently begun a new job in Hawaii and will be moving his family there from Washington in the next week. His favorite of the the Christmas goodies is the Chewy Chocolate Mint, so I made a batch of the drop version just for him on Thursday so they’d be … More Snicks with Kisses

O Christmas Tree

December 26, 2015

The table cleared at last and this sweet, petite treat from my lovely neighbor Stephanie and her family now stands as the Star not only of Christmas yesterday, but will stay up for a few more days of fairy lights and cheer.