“Mommy! Look how beautiful these are!” We’re at a local greenhouse searching for flowers to plant on Earth Day. There are rows of beautiful, fragrant flowers. You can hear the light pitter-patter of the morning rain on the plastic roof. Our daughter asks to pull the wagon that’s starting to fill up with flowers. I … Continue reading Flowers
“7:10 AM tomorrow, Barcelona time, is the earliest flight to Philadelphia I see.” “There’s nothing today? Not even to New York? I’m totally cool with flying to New York and driving home if it gets me home today.” I’m on the phone with American Airlines. My flight home from Barcelona was cancelled due to weather … Continue reading Cancelled flight
“You should probably take one now,” my colleague, Zé, tells me as he hands me a pack of Dramamine. Last time I was on a boat I felt very lightheaded and slightly queasy the entire 15 minutes of the trip. This time is different. Maybe the waters aren’t as rough. For whatever reason, I’m feeling … Continue reading Sunset sailing in Barcelona
“Is this it? This place is huge!” I stepped into my home for the week, greeted by a grand entryway. This week I’m living in a beautiful Spanish villa near Barcelona. Each I one has a name. This one’s name is Villa Catalina. “Wait, have I been down this hallway yet? No, this is another … Continue reading Spanish Villa
I totally forgot about this recipe but glad I came across it again. Delicious moist cupcakes made with Oreo cookies. These taste even better than they look. Summary Yield: 16 cupcakes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes Ingredients All-purpose Flour 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1/2 cup Sugar 1 1/4 cups Baking … Continue reading Cookies and Creme Cupcakes
I can’t remember where I found this recipe, but I’m glad I did. It’s an absolutely delicious cookie that tastes like caramel apples. Perfect for the cold weather of autumn and winter. These cookies are best after sitting over a warm drink to soften the caramel into gooey apple cider heaven. Summary Yield: 40 cookies … Continue reading Apple Cider Caramel Cookies
A haiku: As tired eyes close Glittering speckled rainbows The dream world draws near Continue reading As tired eyes close
