Citrus Butter Cookies

Ingredients 2 cups ย salted butter, softened 1-1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs, separated 4 cupsย home baking flour 3 Tablespoons orange, lemon and lime Zest (approx 1 Tablespoon each) 2 Tablespoons orange, lemon and/or Lime Juice (2 Tablespoons) ย Icing 3 cups powdered sugar 2 Tablespoons whole milk 2 Tablespoons orange, lemon and lime zest ย Juice Of 1/2 lime ย Juice Of 1/2 lemon ย Dash of salt ย Extra zest … Continue reading Citrus Butter Cookies

Hopefully this is a year of looking up…

Iโ€™m not going to be nauseatingly positive and tell you what measures you should take in life to make it better and what not. I think we have many Oprah and Deepak Chopra wannabes around us who love to tell us how life should be led and they are in fact amongst the most dysfunctional people otherwise. Iโ€™m happy with my own brand of dysfunction … Continue reading Hopefully this is a year of looking up…

Overnight French Toast

I found this recipe here and just had to share it!!!ย  1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter, melted 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 10 slices of thick-cut french bread 8 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup pecans, measured then chopped maple syrup and/or powdered sugar for topping (optional) … Continue reading Overnight French Toast

Are they stepping-stones or stumbling blocks?

I wonโ€™t say my son suffers from dyslexia. I donโ€™t deem it suffering at all. It was quite accidental that I realized that he has a bit of a problem. During the summer holidays this year, I thought, as always, that rather than spend mad amount of time in front of the television, I felt the kids should spend their time correcting their exam sheets … Continue reading Are they stepping-stones or stumbling blocks?

Traditionally or Digitally โ€“ How would you like to be invited to a wedding?

I receive all kinds of electronic invites to events happening everywhere. They reduce the wastage of paper and you can RSVP right away so that your host can know whether youโ€™re attending or not. Art gallery openings, product launches, birthday parties, baby showers, the whole works. Last week, for the first time ever I received an electronic wedding invitation. Iโ€™m not saying I have never … Continue reading Traditionally or Digitally โ€“ How would you like to be invited to a wedding?

What We Wish Others Understood About The Loss Of Our Child

I saw this and thought I’d share it. Losing a child is very difficult, whether a miscarriage or your little baby or even a grown child. Truth is, your child will always be your baby no matter how old they are. ย This is more for people who find it awkward to deal with other peoples’ loss. I felt it’s very well written and had to … Continue reading What We Wish Others Understood About The Loss Of Our Child