#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Recipe: Cinnamon-Nut Spice Cookies

September 8, 2011 · Narrative

Cinnamon-Nut Spice Cookies
My loves, I am exhausted.  The last three weekends have been insanely busy, and this week has been filled with non-stop rain, including a 24-hour period of torrential downpours.  Our downtown is once again flooded and it breaks my heart as I see homeowners and businesses put out even more ruined furniture and belongings on the curb for the garbage men.  Mother Nature, I don’t know who did what to you, but we could seriously use a break.  My cell phone kept going off with text messages from the police department today about road closings, and school busses get delayed.  On the plus side, it’s perfect napping weather.  Not for me, of course.  But if one was so inclined, this would be the week to pull down the shades, snuggle under your blanket and catch some extra zzzs.  In fact, right after I hit publish, I’m hitting the sack early.  I’m just a wee bit spent.

It’s been downright chilly here this week.  Like sweater and soup weather.  New Jersey never has been one to sashay lightly into the next season.  It slams you in full force ’till you’re spinning around in the closet, not knowing which season you’re dressing for.  But that did mean some delicious New England Clam Chowder for lunch today, in support of one of our local Mom & Pop delis that lost everything in their flooded basement after the wrath of Hurricane Irene.

And my darn web site.  Some of you are seeing updated posts, which is awesome.  Some see last week’s 9/1 post, “Summer’s Last Hurrah” as the last published post.  I have had a number of people look at it to figure out what the heck is going on and it is making my head hurt.  It’s been a problem since the last week and so far, we haven’t stumbled on the solution.

My whining notwithstanding, I somehow found the energy to bake two batches of cookies tonight.  Mostly because it was a leftover night.  Which means extra time for other things.  These are still, nearly five years later, one of my favorite cookie recipes.  The first time I made them was way back in January of ’07.  If you haven’t made them yet, for shame.  You can make up for it now though.  I won’t be mad.

Not sure if I’m going to pop in over the weekend.  I have an unexpected free day Saturday after a class cancellation, and our Back-to-School Rainbow Cake Party is on Sunday night.  If I don’t, have an awesome laughter-filled weekend.  I plan on doing much of the same. xoxo

September 8, 2011 – Bonus Photo
Snack Time
This afternoon, Madeline dragged all her chairs into the living room and set up a little snack area for her and her stuffed animals. This was the rest period after an impromptu concert to David Guetta’s “Where Dem Girls At.” Love her spirit.

Cinnamon-Nut Spice Cookies
Recipe courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Cookies 2006

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 egg
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, beat butter for 30 seconds. Add the 1 cup sugar, the baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and allspice; beat until fluffy. Add egg; beat until combined. Gradually add flour, beating until well mixed. Stir in walnuts.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet (I greased mine). In a small bowl, stir together the remaining cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle dough mounds with sugar mixture. (Why dirty a bowl? Use a Ziploc bag to mix the two; I did). Bake in preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are firm. Let stand on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool. Makes about 48.

To Store: Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight storage container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Posted In: Narrative · Tagged: Better Homes & Gardens, Cinnamon-Nut Spice Cookies, David Guetta, Where Dem Girls At

Comments

  1. Rosa says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:06 am

    Those cookies look and sound delicious! A great treat.

    Madeline is so sweet.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  2. Joanne says

    September 9, 2011 at 6:23 am

    When stressed out, make cookies. That is EXACTLY the way I operate. Anything with cinnamon in the title has to be amazing…it’s a cookie rule.

    The site has been fine for me these past few weeks! But I don’t subscribe…just meander over every morning to see if you’ve posted.

    Reply
  3. Claire says

    September 9, 2011 at 9:36 am

    I was wondering what was up! I can see the updated stuff on my home computer but none of the computers at work show the updates. Hope you have a good weekend…get some rest! Those cookies like my kind of cookie!

    Reply

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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