This past weekend was packed with the beginnings of Christmas events which is one of the reasons I love December. Not only is it a reminder of Christ's birth but it is a time to share that truth with others around our lives.This past Saturday I was able to attend a Christmas tea gathering with women from my church. While we were encouraged to invite other women who did not attend our church it was … [Read more...]
Leprechaun Shake {Not your regular Shamrock Shake}
I know! It has been a while. I took some time off to gather my thoughts and to spend more time on things I have been ignoring for a while.....like.....making jewelry, reading, and spending time with friends. Not only that, but somehow after my husband went out of town for more than 5 days, I really wanted to focus on everyday than be online all the time. It was refreshing!What does this mean? Well … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Cookies {Gluten-free}
It is officially cold and snowy and wintery.Did I say I was excited for winter and snow?I think I did. And I regret it.Everytime I step outside, even if I am all bundled up, I still feel the cold wind.I do not exactly dislike Michigan it is that I thought I was mentally prepared for it. Ha!I looked at the weather in Texas and realized it is a balmy 75 degrees. Such a change from the 19 … [Read more...]
Cookie Care Packages: Peppermint Chocolate Divinity Cookies, Peanut Butter Blossoms, Triple Chocolate brownie cookies and MORE!
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenTwo posts ago I shared a tradition I grew up with. I continued my baking this past week by making 6 different types of cookies. I was saddened that I was not going to be able to share them with family back home, but I figured that next year, with more planning, I could bake in batches and send them to family back in Texas. This year I decided to bake for new … [Read more...]
Best-Ever Peppermint-Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sooooo........I woke up at 6am this morning, inspired by my hubby's early morning departure and realized that I NEED to do this more often. I know I already get up early as it is, but I felt so energized today, so energized that I was ready to take on the baking world of cookies! I knew that my hubby was going to be going to a study group tonight, so I decided I would bake for them. I enjoy how … [Read more...]
