Wednesday marks the Winter Solstice. It is the shortest day and the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. After Wednesday, the days begin to grow longer as the nights become shorter. I find this of great comfort and consider it a worthy reason to celebrate. To honor the Winter Solstice on Wednesday, […]
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When I was little my mom would make pecan tarts for the holidays. They were like miniature pecan pies that I could hold in my hand. The shells were crumbly, slightly salty and the most buttery thing I had ever experienced. The filling was sweet and crunchy with caramelized edges. Because each one was a […]
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I am ecstactic to announce the winners of the Seven Days of Gratitude Giveaway. I am grateful for your time and comments. You make blogging fun and incredibly worthwhile. Winners Circle and prize line up: Isabella- Peas and Thank You cookbook Avari-Organic cotton Tofurky T-shirt Mary Louise-Sasha Farms animal sanctuary market bag Nik-Sasha Farms long […]
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I am delighted to announce our first four winners for the Seven Gifts of Gratitude Giveaway. Congratulations Avari, Mary Louise, Nik and Isabella, you have all won magnificent prizes. Because I was not able to post while we were away and I have three additional prizes to give away, I am extending the contest through […]
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Thank you for all of your thoughtful comments and cookbook adoring insights. I enjoyed reading them very much. Congratulations Sarah G. you were randomly selected as our cookbook winner. It is a very cool book and I hope you enjoy it. I love all things pumpkin. I especially enjoy the marriage of pumpkin and pecan. […]
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When I woke up yesterday and looked out the window I thought for a split second I had been kidnapped X-files style and taken to Antarctica. I left for work wrapped up like a Lands End mummy and never warmed up again. By the time I returned home I was ready to take a nap […]
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