I have a favorite cookbook. Lisa Fain is the author/blogger who wrote this book. I was reading her blog a few days ago when she posted about these little gemsLisa calls these Complexion Candy. They are an old Texas confection. If you loved Figgy Newtons when you were little these are definitely for you!!! They … Continue reading Complexion Candy…It’s What’s Good For You!!!

It is a dreary rainy drizzly wet day...we do not want to leave the house... and so we won't...I am still reading Starboard Sea...and it is really just so good. A bit of a mystery, a lot of old money, sailing, bullies, a different era.Boys...girls...boarding school...Maine. Tons of dysfunction... I have been reading it slowly...with far … Continue reading Rain…Almost Snow? Not Really…

Here is my newest Santa. He is crafted of paper and clay and plaster. He is carrying wooden red skis.    Doesn't it look as though he has wine bottles in his belt? I think they are really English crackers. He is the Santa that I would love to leave out all year. So far … Continue reading Welcome New Santa!!!