#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: No Bake Oatmeal S’mores Cookies {The S’mores Cookbook}

August 12, 2013 · Narrative

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Both of the kids have a sweet tooth. Madeline’s is ridiculous, and she is forever looking for her next sweet fix. Nick’s isn’t quite as rampant, but he never turns down dessert after dinner, much like my Dad, just needing something small and sweet to finish off the night.

Both of the kids totally see dinner as a means to get dessert, and when they’re not feeling whatever I’m serving up, they always make sure to eat just enough to secure a sweet finish.

Nick is also a little bit of a s’mores addict. If there isn’t any dessert in the house, he can often be found making s’mores in the microwave for him and his sister, so when the new S’mores cookbook arrived last week, I knew it wouldn’t be long before we were baking from it.

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I flipped through the pages, looking for something super easy and a recipe that I had all the ingredients for, and once I spied the No Bake S’mores Cookies, I didn’t need to look any further.

Regular readers know how much we love no bake cookies, and combining that with Nick’s obsession with s’mores? It’s pretty much a no brainer.

Taking less than thirty minutes from start to finish to make, the kids could barely wait for them to set before digging in. Besides the obvious toasted marshmallow on top, this is the first no bake recipe that I’ve seen that includes chocolate chips on the ingredient list (usually it’s just the cocoa powder). Either way, I bet you have all the ingredients in your pantry to make these on a whim … or when your cookie monsters are looking for their next fix.

I got 28 cookies out of the batch, and we kept some here, and quickly distributed a lot of them to friends and neighbors. And, of course, the next day, the kids were looking for more.

As far as the cookbook? I think it makes a nice addition to your collection. There is a picture of every recipe (love that!), and each recipe is super simple to make, using basic ingredients that are either already in your kitchen, or easy to find. There is a whole chapter dedicated to riffs on traditional s’mores, another one on breakfast s’mores that includes S’mores Danish and S’mores Stuffed French Toast, and countless other drool-worthy recipes like S’mores Layer Cake, Crustless S’mores Cheesecake, and S’mores Turnovers.

The author, Susan Whetzel, is a professional baker and popular food blogger, who can be found serving up more deliciousness on her web site, DoughMessTic.

Make ’em and share ’em. A perfect summer activity.

Hungry for more s’mores recipes?
This S’mores Nutella Pizza was a recent favorite during an at-home movie night.
S’mores were thoroughly enjoyed last summer with the crew from Hershey.
These Chocolate S’mores Cookies were perfect for a Valentine’s Day blogger meet up, especially when Joanne piped all the hearts on top. And, oh man, that frosting…
These S’mores Cookie Bars from two years ago were very kid-approved (and look! sunsets! my favorite!)

Tomorrow? July Instagram photo round-up.

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Recipe: Boiling Cookies (aka No Bake Cookies)

October 17, 2011 · Narrative

Nick's New Favorite Cookie
I thought I first fell in love with these cookies when I discovered them at Governor’s restaurant on one of our trips to visit my sister at college in Maine many years ago.  But then come to find out, that my mom used to make them for us when we were kids.  My memory is apparently spotty.  I have yet to find a recipe that is as awesome as the ones from Governor’s, but this recipe is a mighty fine close second.  That and it saves that pesky 8 hour trip to Maine to visit Governor’s.

Mix a few pantry ingredients in a pan on the stove.  Drop by spoonful onto some wax paper.  Wait for them to set.  And try to hold yourself back from eating your weight in cookies.  Nick loves these.  I love them.  Madeline loves them.  Needless to say, we don’t make ’em too often.  Make them and devour.  Share with your friends, neighbors, and those who you need to say a special thank you to.  Or hoard them all to yourself while watching the Real Housewives of New Jersey duke it out during their reunion special.  I won’t tell.  Swear….

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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. 💛

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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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