The holidays are over and winter has settled in, challenging us to survive what it dishes up. After shoveling mounds of snow & resisting temperatures that would kill an ice cube I came down with a virus that wanted to kill me. My throat was so sore it felt like it should be bleeding and… Read More Comfort Food
Here in Rolling Meadows, Illinois we just got over a 3 day snow storm, at least I hope it is over. It started on New Year’s Eve and after all was said and done we ended up with over a foot of snow. Here are the 10 things I liked best about it. #10 My… Read More 10 Things I Liked About The 2013-14 Snow Storm
Last night my son and I were watching “How I Met Your Mother” on television and in the episode they showed this picture and asked the question, “is it a rabbit or a duck?” The premise was that one is good and one is bad and it just depends on how you look at… Read More Rabbit or Duck?
Ahh Lemongrass. Let’s start with the bright scent of lemon. So “summery” and “sunshiny” it just warms you up with memories of the hot sun on your skin and a refreshing glass of lemonade quenching your thirst. What could be better than this? My Lemongrass Soap because besides the Lemongrass essential oil, I add… Read More Soap Introductions – Lemongrass
I can’t stop eating these caramels! It all started because I couldn’t stop thinking about making caramels. I don’t know if it is because it’s fall, or apple season, or just because I love caramel, but I couldn’t get it out of my head. Whatever the reason, I set out to find a recipe. Almost… Read More Someone Please Help Me!