Archive for November, 2008

Daring Bakers: November Challenge

Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Posted in food | 5 Comments »

Two months ago a friend, Brooke, told me about Daring Bakers and encouraged me to join. Well, here I am reporting about my first challenge. I'm not a cake person. ... Read more..

Thanksgiving Recap

Friday, November 28th, 2008 Posted in celebrate, food | No Comments »

The Davies family invited us "Thanksgiving Orphans" for dinner yesterday for a gourmet, nontraditional Thanksgiving feast fit for kings. Maybe someday I can be as cool as Sheryl and Jason ... Read more..

There’s So Much to Say

Thursday, November 27th, 2008 Posted in celebrate | 1 Comment »

This holiday has always held a special place in my heart. It's been a time with loads of family, traditional food (i.e. my mom's amazing rolls, aunt's pecan pies, grandma's ... Read more..

Before + After: Clean Plate Club

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 Posted in food | 2 Comments »

I have some sort of stigma that if the recipe has complex Asian flavors, suddenly it's impossible to make. I have to tell myself that it's not always true! When ... Read more..

Happy Day, Goobie!

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 Posted in crafts | 4 Comments »

My dearest Penelope Pearl is 7 months today! I just noticed (about an hour ago), that Pen is cutting her first tooth. Goodness, maybe that explains the light sleep, and ... Read more..

Midnight Madness

Friday, November 21st, 2008 Posted in adventure | 5 Comments »

I think the vampire bite says it all. I'm pooped. Read more..