The road to self-improvement is a rocky one, full of ruts and potholes, mudslides and blockages. Oftentimes, you wonder if you’ll arrive at your destination. Should you turn around and go back? Is this even a path you should pursue? It’s never quite as easy as we anticipate. I’m up to day 21 of my … [Read more…]
Marshmallows–and by extension, candy-making–are a great metaphor for life. You want a sweet treat, so you decide to whip up a batch of something, following the recipe to a T, and you get a sticky, gooey mess. Instead of giving up, though, you beat your problem into submission, smooth it all out, and with a … [Read more…]
Remember when I said I have a bit of a baking addiction? Yeah… 3 days into the winter break and I have made: vanilla wafers, graham crackers, marshmallows, Captain Morgan coconut fudge, banana coffee cake with chocolate chip streusel, and the brioche dough for banana bourbon cinnamon rolls. Plus frozen chocolate covered banana bites for … [Read more…]