My cookbook collection is formidable. After a decade long moratorium on purchasing new cookbooks I have fallen off the wagon in the most spectacular fashion. I’ve been hosting a cookbook club for the last year and half, so my cooking has gotten a major infusion of inspiration. We are all going to be stuck inside…
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Last Minute, Frugal, Heartfelt Christmas Gifts/ Spice Infused Lemon Salt and Vanilla Sugar
I don’t understand how Christmas can be so close! Here is what happened. I put a lot of effort into Thanksgiving and then tumbled headlong into lingering illness, computer meltdown and a series of deadlines that would knock your socks off. I just caught my breath and ack! Christmas is 5 days off! I really…
Christmas Gifts
I have been lame about giving gifts for the last many years. It is easy for me to look to look at the bizarre consumerism of Christmas and just disconnect from the whole process. Truthfully though, I love giving gifts! I also love my stuff, my objects, the gifts that people have given me. My…