There is something about Fall. It just makes me want to bake. Usually with pumpkin. I think there are few reasons. First, baking in the summer? Only if I have to. That's one heat stroke I just don't have to have, you know? Second, my mother's pumpkin cake...and thirty-something years of expecting to smell it every time I walked in the door this time of year. Finally, the abundance of ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Graham Crackers
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 ...
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 ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Flower Headbands
I spent most of the weekend in bed sick, reading blogs and looking at craft projects so when the decadron shot I got yesterday afternoon finally kicked in, I was full of ideas and just had to start on one of them. I picked one that looked easy and quick...and it was! I used a couple of headbands that my daughter doesn't wear any more and some scraps of fabric I had on hand. I also looked at ...