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Beware The Cake Personality Test

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

Whaddya think, peeps?  Is it safe?  I have recently received comments from 2 people who suggested I take The Cake Personality Test.  Excuse me? I’m suspicious.  I clicked on the blog address of the commenters and both of them had … Continue reading →

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hello, goodbye, crazy quilt

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

My mom is still here.  She has cleaned every inch of the house, except the garage.  She’s saving that for last.  I am so lucky to have a full-time housekeeper and cook.  She’s going back to Maine next week.  Tomorrow is her … Continue reading →

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My mom is coming and my head didn’t explode and look at this cute dog.

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Huge picture of a small dog.  They call him “Spec”, his official name is “The Inspector”.  He has a sister.  They’re Pomeranians with bad haircuts.  I hung out with Spec and his sister this past weekend. %%%%%%%%%#############************@@@@@@@@@  This week I … Continue reading →

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after the rain

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

Took a million pictures this weekend with my happy new birthday camera.  Love this one. It rained and drizzled and was gray outside ’til Sunday afternoon when the colors returned. Happy Monday,  friends!

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Crunchy, salty, sweet and peachy.

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

January 20th is National Buttercrunch Day.  Buttercrunch is American toffee, toffee coated with chocolate and almonds, so sayeth his Google-ness.  Not to be confused, lest you irritate an Englishman, with English toffee.  Go here for a detailed explanation: http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/candy/toffee/toffee-information2.asp Because he is a very … Continue reading →

Posted in daily Life, food, Mendocino, posts with photos, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

cream of the crop and mother’s coffee cake

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

Some pictures I like. Super Hoolie, Mendocino   Jewish Coffee Cake, from my mother’s recipe box.  This recipe is really easy and delicious. Cream 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup soft butter.  Add 2 eggs, 1 cup sour cream, 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in daily Life, food, Mendocino, Mother Nature, posts with photos, Recipes, Travels, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments

Have a very Chevy Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2010 by

A simple wreath is never enough for the tree farmer/boyfriend: This is what happens when you go 4-wheeling in the tree fields in December.  The craziest stuff gets stuck to your grill.

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Come With Me to Calistoga….

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

After baking all those delicious desserts I needed a break.  A massage.  A hot tub.  You know the feeling.  And because he is awesome, Marty treated me to all three.  We went to Calistoga for the weekend. It rained all Saturday morning.  … Continue reading →

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Looking up, looking down, looking all around.

Posted on November 20, 2010 by

The sky looked like this in Petaluma on Thursday. Today, at home, it is gray and blue and white. Saturday afternoon and Marty is sleeping in my bed.  I am eating a vanilla/caramel ice cream cone and wondering why my computer’s … Continue reading →

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A quick tour of the premises

Posted on November 13, 2010 by

Something is sprouting from the mat on my back porch.  My back yard is a verdant jungle. …meanwhile, the front porch is getting it’s due. atop the compost pile Mr. and Mrs Pumpkinhead, may they rot in peace. As long … Continue reading →

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