Frostbitten Red Velvet Brownie Bites

by Denise // 16 December, 2011 // Comments off

Growing up with two very New York City slicker parents, there were only two desserts I can remember: NY Style Cheesecake and a some type of coffee (pronounced “cawfee”) cake. That’s it. It wasn’t until I started teaching in the... Continue reading →

Family Photos 2011

by Denise // 14 December, 2011 // Comments off

Just as I had expected, she did it again. Kelly captured some gorgeous shots of my family for our Christmas portraits. Funny thing, we didn’t have to travel far for our portrait session. All of these photos were taken at the... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Revving It Up

by Denise // 13 December, 2011 // Comments off

The other day, I sent my Garmin Forerunner 305 to be refurbished or replaced. Seeing how the face fell off to unveil its completely corroded innards, I believe it’s beyond repair. Once it’s returned to me, I’m looking forward to... Continue reading →

Holiday Inn Captured My Heart

by Denise // 12 December, 2011 // Comments off

I took my best girl to the cinema yesterday. Just me and my gal catching a show and we had a swell time, see. A real swank time, I tell you. It’s hard to shake the circa 1940s slang after... Continue reading →

Peppermint Shortbread

by Denise // 9 December, 2011 // Comments off

Last Sunday, my mom, my sister and I held our annual Christmas cookie baking day. For our annual cookie challenge, my electric mixer churns all day long to produce dozens of delightful treats and every year I surprise myself. My... Continue reading →

A Christmas Flop

by Denise // 7 December, 2011 // Comments off

Our Christmas tree is up. Well, it’s standing. The lights have been hung and the garland has been festooned. That’s it. Our Christmas tree enthusiasm and skills seem to be lacking this year. Typically, our tree is up before Thanksgiving,... Continue reading →

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