One Hallowe'en, I ... ... nearly set the house across the street on fire. It's an event that is firmly entrenched in our family lore. I'm certain my two will be dining out on this tale for years to come. It happened at our … [Read more...] about A Firecracker of A Hallowe’en
Hallowe’en Tips for the Novice Trick-or-Treater
My favourite time of year is upon us. Hallowe'en! I have loved it from the time I was wee. The spookiness, the crunchy leaves, the candy, the ghosts, the expectations ... All of it. Now that I have no children at home am I going to fold my Hallowe'en tent and fly away with the … [Read more...] about Hallowe’en Tips for the Novice Trick-or-Treater
Saturday Cooking Class
My Autumn Saturdays of old are so very different from my Saturdays of today. Before they usually unfolded along these lines: 5:15 AM - wake up 5:20 AM - wake up M and H 5:40 AM - head out the door for swim practice. 6:00 - 7:00 AM - observe swim practice from hard bleachers … [Read more...] about Saturday Cooking Class
The Annual Family Apple Delivery
While many things in my life have changed recently, one thing remains the same. Uncle Joe's apple delivery. It's a tradition that began several years ago. Living in prime apple country, my Auntie Sue (my mom's sister and the most thoughtful gift giver in the family) wisely … [Read more...] about The Annual Family Apple Delivery
Potential Turkey of a Thanksgiving
It was truly the stuff of nightmares. A potential turkey of a Thanksgiving. We almost had just one main course item at last year's Thanksgiving dinner for nine. The turkey. Who's fault was it? Mine. To be fair, I was cooking in a strange kitchen. I'd flown east for the … [Read more...] about Potential Turkey of a Thanksgiving