Tag Archives: Baking

The Magic Cookie.

  This cookie is truly magical. Why is this seemingly straightforward and simple cookie magical? Well, other than having the perfect slightly crispy outer layer complimented by the soft chewy inside, it performs the most amazing disappearing act you’ve ever … Continue reading

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The Perfect Sugar Cookie.

Obviously there will be people who disagree with me over this being the perfect sugar cookie. I fully realize that some people may like a firmer more crisp cookie, or even a more shortbread-ish cookie. That’s fine and all, this … Continue reading

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Today.

What happened today you ask? Well… I took one of these ↑ And then read some of these ↑ And then grated a whole shwack of this ↑ And then recruited one of these ↑ And then put on some … Continue reading

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Enjoying Summer.

So I’ve been out and about (meaning out of my computer room and actually moving about my house) these past couple of days. The kids and I have started our summertime ritual of visiting the wading pool whenever the weather … Continue reading

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Today.

TODAY… We put on our rubber boots and went for a walk splashing through puddles and running down sidewalks. We inspected leaves and played with sticks. We held hands and looked both ways. We baked some yummy Baklava. Then we … Continue reading

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A bit of Erskine life.

*na’vi vs. jouster…who will win!??!* *throwing some pennies and makin’ some wishes* *is there anything more cute and delicious than a mini heart cookie filled with butter cream and strawberry jam?* *beautiful winter days spent playing in the snow* *first … Continue reading

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Rummy Yummy Eggnog Muffins for Ruth.

 I love trying new recipes. I get excited to see if it’s worked, if it needs tweaking or if it is even worth making again. I made this one from the book ‘Mostly Muffins’ by Jean Pare in the Company’s … Continue reading

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Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-laaaa-BAKE!

Yesterday was our Annual Brinkerhonker Bake-a-thon at my mom’s house. This is the day that we all get together and bring our ingredients, our recipes, our kids, our empty bins and as much patience as we can muster and do a whole day of Christmas … Continue reading

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crafting with kids.

3-D Play Dough 2 Cups Flour 2/3 Cup Salt 3/4 Cup Water Mix, roll, cut, bake (at 300 for 30 minutes), cool, paint, PLAY!

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