Category Archives: Minimalist

Cakes Come Crumbling Down!

I got sidetracked preparing a skit for my French class. There was a potluck, too.  Rather than chancing it with a new cake recipe, I stuck with a cake I can bake with my eyes closed. The Dibble Dabble. To … Continue reading

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New Square

New square cake pan, that is. I’ve got my doubts about the recipe; only 5 tablespoons of butter?  That can’t be right. Results tomorrow.

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Le Carême

Early morning, Ash Wednesday. Brighter than last year.

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Cake for the Battle

Life is tough.  Whether you’re Charlie Baker, marshaling the full force of the United States government to dig out fire hydrants, or someone’s Uncle Timothy, there is always a battle.  The battle of life, ego, love.  You get the idea. … Continue reading

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Frosted Brownies…Why Not?

I overcooked them.  Then I put a little Moxie simple syrup in the frosting.  Tomorrow, I’ll tell you about a new idea that’s drifting around in the mental membranes, related to brownies and frosting. And yes…it’s snowing again today. J’aime … Continue reading

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I am Stricken!

Dr. Helen is on the case.

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Gaining Daylight

I know it’s hard to believe, but we are gaining daylight! I took a walk on Sunday afternoon and I snapped this phone picture.  It was around 4:20 p.m., coming down Addison Street and looking towards the Methodist Church and … Continue reading

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Cold Like a Splinter

Just a weather report. 9 below zero.

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Yankee Swap!

Pattern recognition is important in life. I’ve got the Russell Stover chocolate thing down. Sweet Thursday!

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Just Capause

It’s funny when little children begin meandering their way around words and turn “because” into “capause.” It kind of sounds like “coffee pause.”  Have one today.

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