#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 Crescent Rolls

October 17, 2013 · Narrative

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When it comes to sweets, Nick is like his sister, but totally not. Although he likes chocolate like she does, if he had a choice, he can more often be found looking for a homemade cookie, brownie, or other similar dessert.

And usually, he makes sure to eat just enough dinner to ensure he can have dessert.

I made this new-to-me recipe for Cinnamon Roll Crescents, knowing that it would be right up his alley. He is a sucker for a soft, gooey cinnamon roll.

Every time.

We were on our way to a friend’s house for a quick business meeting. While the crescents were still warm, I packed up three of them to bring with us for my friend’s family, and since it was such a gorgeous day, we left the car at home and walked.

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Nick grabbed a crescent as we headed out the door and was oohing and ahhing over it before we even got to our driveway. And immediately confirmed that I didn’t pack them all up to give them away, and that there would be more for him when we got home.

I didn’t. And there was.

These are super simple to make and, outside of the Pillsbury crescent roll dough, you likely have all the ingredients on hand already. Very soft and flaky, with a sweetness coming through from the cinnamon sugar inside and the glaze on top.

And ever since then, and mostly because I gave away more than half the batch, Nick has been begging for a repeat performance.

And today he got his wish.

‘Cause I’m cool like that.

And because I was tired of the gentle nagging. ;)

A few days later, I asked my friend what she thought of them. Turns out her son had demolished all three of them on his own before dinner, so she never even got to try them.

I’d say they’re a hit.

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Cinnamon Crescent Rolls
Recipe courtesy of Jennifer Elliott Online
Makes 8

Ingredients:
1 tube (8 count) Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, unrolled and separated
6 tablespoons butter, softened (I used less)
1/4 cup white sugar (I used less)
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Place the unrolled and separate crescent rolls on an ungreased cookie sheet.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the 6 Tbsp butter, white sugar and cinnamon
4. Evenly spread the cinnamon butter over the crescent rolls and roll up.
5. Place tip side down on the cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
7. For the glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the 2 Tbsp butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cinnamon rolls.

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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    October 18, 2013 at 6:43 am

    You know they’re a winner when they don’t even last the day!
    Joanne recently posted..Swiss Chard and Leek Migas {#thenewsouthwest}

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  2. patsyk says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:23 am

    Wow! Those are my kind of treat! Simple and hard to resist! I know my 11 yr old would devour them!
    patsyk recently posted..Onion, Pepper and Steak Stir-Fry {recipe}

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  3. Suzi says

    October 20, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    These look great!

    My Mom would love them…I have been making apple dumplings with the crescent rolls for her..only I use diet ginger ale instead of a sugary soda..and add my own amount of sugar…they are delish hot w/ ice cream!
    BUT..these that you posted look even yummier!!! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  4. Alison says

    November 9, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Just made these as part of the husband’s birthday weekend. He stopped eating long enough to get up and HUG me. Thanks for such an easy one!

    Reply

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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. 😋
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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
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