We’ve had that talk. You know, the one between mother and son. I guess it was time. After school one day last week, before his sisters got home. We sat down at the table, with a drink and snack. I have to admire his maturity. He is growing up. My […]
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One last grapefruit
They say that when you flip a coin to decide an outcome, you should listen to the voice inside you. As the coin spins mid-air, the chances are that the voice will be urging the coin to land on one particular side. Deep down, this is the option you actually […]
Read moreEek! A mouse, at last. Kiss.
For years, I have seen images, around the internet, of edible mice treats made using Hershey Kisses and cherries. Even before Pinterest, I had the project bookmarked. Inspiring me to make a batch. Except there was a problem. I couldn’t find the elusive Hershey Kisses. There didn’t seem to be […]
Read moreIt must be summer
Maybe its the abundance of fruit in the garden. Added to the extra eggs from the hens but somehow the first fruit-custard pie of the year just yells “Summer”. Today I sent the children out into the garden to pick blackcurrants, enough to cover the base of the pan, while […]
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