Happy 2010 !

Hope everyone has a ball!!!

I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year

Christmas Leftovers

This Christmas I not only cooked a ham, but lamb as well. Unfortunately the lamb did not make it to the dinner table. I don't know why, but my lamb took way longer than my cookbook said and dinner was done before it was. I enjoyed some lamb with mint jelly as a late night Christmas snack, however I did not want to eat it that way for days on end. The gyros with tzatiki sauce hit the spot for a dinner and a lunch.

The herbed lamb stew warmed me on yet another cold night. Of the 2 I preferred the gyros even though they were not as good as the ones I've had while visiting my sister in N.C. . And of course I made navy bean and ham soup.

There were gingerbread men, but no house this year. Cherry bon-bon cookies, but no homemade candy. Pumpkin pie, but no cheesecake. The one thing I really wanted for Christmas no one can give, time. If I only had more time ......

So That's How He Does It!

The on lookers are wondering how they can get cloned so they too can get everything done for the holidays.

Fresh Brewed

Ahh... a fresh cup of coffee to greet your day, to warm you up from the cold, to dip your Christmas cookies in as you chat with friends. Kaylee painted this steaming cup with coffee. Can you smell the aroma as the steam wafts into the air encircling your nose?


Kaylee was on creative high last night when she painted this picture. It was good to see her all sparkly and happy as she skated the brush onto the paper releasing her imagination.

It inspires me to create some cookies. What inspiration or memories does the painting evoke in you?

I love Herons and Kaylee drew this lovely picture for me. It needs a frame, as does most of Kaylee's art. A router would be a practical tool to own as I think making frames would be fun. I like creating, although I'm only slightly artistic. When engaged in the creative process worries are replaced by ideas. There is a sense of satisfaction when others enjoy what you have crafted. If the holiday season has you stressed create something, anything, and give your worries a rest.