We began the new year with a Contemporary novel: The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. One of the benefits of having a virtual book club is that we can have the discussion take any format we wish. So as January came to a close & we weren't able to get together, Julie & I swapped a few emails during the spare moments we did have. Thus we bring you this virtual interaction between us. Enjoy! And … [Read more...]
Little Women + January Book Club
First, a November/December Bookclub Recap “Here we come a-wassailing” With the holidays we decided to do a joint November/December book club where we read Little Women. Which, I have to say, was an inspired choice. To cap things off we indulged in a Christian Bale Little Women movie night where we tweeted some of our favorite movie lines (and book quotes). Some of my favorite book quotes "'I … [Read more...]
Almond Joy Cake
This Almond Joy Cake was one of our two Show Stopper cakes at The Great British Bake Off Birthday Party! Ingredients Chocolate sponge 4 large eggs room temperature pinch salt 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour sifted 1/4 cup cocoa powder sifted 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted Coconut sponge 2 cups … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
The Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake was one of our two Show Stopper cakes at The Great British Bake Off Birthday Party! Ingredients Graham Cracker Crust 1 sleeve graham crackers crushed into fine powder 1 stick butter melted Cream Cheese Filling 2 8 oz package cream cheese room temperature 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup … [Read more...]
Thankful Heart
Grab the free Thankful Heart graphic In the spirit of Thanksgiving, all month I have been trying to focus on being grateful. Each week I have been sharing a list of things that I am thankful for, along with a free Thanksgiving graphic. With Thanksgiving right around the corner here is my final list of gratitude this month. Family. This week I will be baking my Grandpa's pumpkin pie recipe. … [Read more...]