My quest for the perfect gingerbread cookie recipe started decades ago. I tried every recipe in every cookbook I had, could borrow or checked out of the library. In total,… Continue reading The Joy of Gingerbread (and the Blonde Gingerbread Cookie)
Category: Traditions
Santa’s Helper
Every year the Lumberjack and I get to do Santa’s job and we love it. This year, the Boy is seven, I’m not sure we’ll get another chance to be… Continue reading Santa’s Helper
Olli Olli Oxen Free! or Childhood Game Garland
I’m not a soft gooey person. I never make that impression on people. I laugh extremely loud, I’m WAY too opinionated and my own children think I have an… Continue reading Olli Olli Oxen Free! or Childhood Game Garland
These are a Few of My Favorite Things Tartlets
When you’re a foodie, it’s really hard to say what your favorite food is. But most of us do know what our favorite ingredients and flavors are. Some of my… Continue reading These are a Few of My Favorite Things Tartlets
Does Believing in Santa Cause a Crisis of Faith in Children?
We do Santa. I now have 2 daughters that are old enough to know that Santa (along with the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy) are figments of tradition. When… Continue reading Does Believing in Santa Cause a Crisis of Faith in Children?