CAN'T GET ENOUGH

I wanted to share with you  a little something from my childhood. I remember me and my papa would get tasty platters of cookies from my aunties mother in law. She would slave all weekend long or maybe longer making a variety of cookies, treats, fudges and more. We would get one of the see through like platters (a real plate) none of that dollar store plastic plates. She was legit. She later down the years opened up "Patty's Chocolatier". It was a cute little spot in my home town and I do believe she shared wonderful holiday joy.  Christmas Cookies I decided to start off a few years ago by making the peppermint candy canes ( I loved these the most). I wasn't into baking but a realize why I wasn't as good. Everything is very precise, therefore keep measuring all the ingredients carefully. Butter needs to be softened when asked, don't mix baking powder with baking soda. In the end you will thank me. As my friends would say "Auntie Daish

At the end of August I went home after living in NYC for 2.5 years (time flies) I felt like I needed to go home an do the things that I miss most. Eat Teriyaki Teriyaki and Wok Have a maple bar donut at Top Pot Donuts Go to Pikes Place Market and view all the tasty fruits and veggies Hang out at Kerry Park and take a photo Take a road trip to Portland (I miss driving a lot). Enjoy an evening at Joeys South Center with my dearest friends Joeys Southcenter Go to my old house in Interlake and see my favorite cat Snug (he missed me a lot) Check out the city and breath in the fresh air, yet travel with NO one else on the road but me It was an eventful trip. I was gone for five days and it was the best trip I had in a while, besides D.C. wait Philly was fun too, oh but I did enjoy my road trip to Cincinnati, Ohio. Then again I really need to think about the few road trips to CT. I really love and enjoy traveling and it allows me to really focus on what others are doing in their li

  Homemade Beechers "Marco Polo" Mac & Cheese   smoke sausage (kielbasa); sliced in 1/4 inch cuts 1 clove garlic; diced  1/4 cup of white onion (separate) Cut slice of yellow squash 4 cups of spiral pasta 1/4 milk 1/2 cup of marco polo cheese 1/2 cup of Mexican blend; shredded dash or two dashes of ground pepper Handful of canned whole peas, optional   Directions   Bring 1/4 cup of water to a boil, add spiral pasta and cook "al la dente" In a pan add a swirl of olive oil, garlic, and onions (set some aside), and squash. Remove veggies and add the sausage; brown on each side. Set aside on a plate.    Start the rue (use the same pan) add the "set aside veggies" into the pan. Add the milk and cheese bring to a simmer and add pepper (just a dash), until smooth. Add the veggies, sausage, and pasta in the pan. I added peas, but this is very optional. I just wanted it for the color.