Ever since I first saw these on Bakerella, I've been wanting to make them. I mean, they are just so cute, and we love graham crackers around here. They're my go-to snack for road trips, and they're perfect for teatime. As suggested by Bakerella, I followed Smitten Kitchen's recipe, with a few alterations: I used 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup of whole wheat. I followed ...
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Thursday’s Thoughts: Reactions
Today has been a day of bad reactions. It all began this morning when I woke up late and itching. Then, what began with impatience and whining (on everybody's part) turned into a complete loss of cool (on mine). I totally blew it, and I've spent the whole day feeling badly about it. I absolutely hate when I model bad behavior for my children. I mean, they have enough other examples of ...
Tuesday’s Tip: Kitchen Gadgets
Normally, I tend to be a little like Alton Brown when it comes to kitchen utensils. Even if I have a gadget that's "perfect" for a certain task, I'll usually just use something simple that works for everything. There are, however, a few exceptions. here are two of them: A scoop for cookie dough. I finally broke down and bought one a few months ago, and I absolutely love it! I ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Cheese Straws
Back in the day, (you know, college days), there were really only two things to worry about when Ole Miss played at home. Funnily enough, neither one had anything to do with whether or not the Rebels won. They were: what to wear and who to go with. I can remember my freshman year roommate (and one of my oldest and dearest friends) coming in one night about two a.m., waking me up and modeling ...