Not Stepford, Just . . . Active

Tell me you don’t want one of these.  Go on . . . tell me.
These are certainly the best cinnamon rolls I’ve ever made.  I attribute their success (and yes, you can have the recipe) to my new apron.  But I have to break you in to the apron gently.  Here’s a shot of the [...]

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Cheapness is the Mother of Invention

Perhaps you haven’t noticed it, dear reader, but everything is hellaciously expensive all of a sudden.   Everything.  So I’ve decided that I can no longer justify using Zip-loc bags only once.  I’m sure you all have been re-using yours forever, and you may feel superior to me if you wish.  But I’m just now getting [...]

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Memorial Day

Little Sunshine and I took advantage of the sunny weather to take some pictures of our local cemetary dressed up for Memorial Day.  We still do a fair amount of communal grave decorating here–especially for Memorial Day, which also marks the reliable beginning of spring weather for us.  We didn’t stay long, though, as the [...]

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Just in Time for Summer: The Best Granola Bar Ever

First, I have to say I hate all granola bars except the super-delicious Mojo Bar (fruit and nut variety, preferably, although I’ll eat the mixed nut one).  Mojo Bars are soft, chewy, packed with delicious chunks of fruit, nutty, and satisfying.  They are also a little on the pricy side. 
So when the cleverclogs behind Joyful [...]

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