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The Picture of a Beautiful Thanksgiving
We had a great Thanksgiving 2011, starting with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and ending with Thanksgiving episodes of The West Wing. Here’s a recap of Turkey Day highlighting a few things for...
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The Joy of Pine Cones
It was one of those beautiful San Diego fall/winter days, where the sun was shining brightly and the air was crisp, cool, and the wind blowing overhead. Sophie and I decided to enjoy the day by going...
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Magical Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
I am sharing with you a recipe I found years ago at an office cookie exchange — Magical Candy Cane Kiss Cookies. I’ve made them again this year, but for a virtual cookie exchange. These cookies are...
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Peppermint Swirl Cupcakes
Be warned … I am on a baking spree and it will continue during my two-week vacation (starting now). I whipped up peppermint swirl cupcakes for my office potluck this past week. I wanted to make...
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The House That Sugar Built
I finally saw Moneyball this week and it lived up to everything I hoped it would. This Aaron Sorkin-scribed baseball movie was amazing! However despite today’s title referencing baseball history, this...
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Happy New Year … And Calling In Sick
Today is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. I planned my work schedule so I would not do work today. Instead we would celebrate the new year and attend services. I actually love the Rosh Hashanah...
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Wordless Wednesday: Autumn
Autumn is in full swing. Backyard pumpkins … Sukkot, the Jewish Festival of the Harvest … Simchat Torah, the celebration of the Torah … Pumpkins … Sea World Spooktacular … Gourds … Funky pumpkins ….And...
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Forget the Turkey, Start Thanksgiving with Dessert
Only four days until Thanksgiving … and I have yet to decide on which dessert to make. Maybe you’re having this problem too. I want to share with you a few of my classic Thanksgiving dessert recipes...
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Baking, Blog-o-versary and a Mocktail to Celebrate!
The last few weeks have been full of sending holiday cards, baking, and trying to finish up work before I take (somewhat of) a vacation next week. As I do every year, I like to bake a variety of...
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A Sweet Passover Topped with Chocolate Toffee Matzah
Sundown Monday brought the Jewish holiday of Passover, which re-tells the story of Exodus, the Jews enslavement in Egypt and their journey to freedom. This year’s festivities began with Sophie’s annual...
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It was one of those beautiful San Diego fall/winter days, where the sun was shining brightly and the air was crisp, cool, and the wind blowing overhead. Sophie and I decided to enjoy the day by going...
View ArticleDreidels and Menorahs – Getting Crafty for Hanukkah
Have you noticed it’s November? Where did the year go?! This may sound strange, but I’m already planning Hanukkah activities. That’s right, Hanukkah is early this year. We light the first candle at...
View ArticleWhat Happened to My Holiday Cheer?
It’s December and the holiday season is in full force. This is a time of year I typically love – decking my halls for Hanukkah and Christmas, sending greeting cards, and preparing my holiday baking...
View ArticleHow to Trap a Leprechaun
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I don’t typically do much to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (other than the obligatory wearing of green). But for Sophie’s homework project this month, she had to create a...
View ArticleIt’s a Holiday Baking Extravaganza
I love baking during the holidays. I have so much fun coming up with a list of cookies and desserts to bake — new recipes and old favorites. In case you’re looking for a few treats to bake this week, I...
View ArticleMonday Musings ~ December 7
Ready to muse? Here are a few thoughts for today. 1. How many of you know it’s Pearl Harbor Day? It’s important to remember these important dates in history, especially in light of everything going on...
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