Be Careful What You Wish For

A couple of weeks ago I was praying for a snowstorm. Bummed out that we hadn't had any major snowfall I finally got what I wished for and I couldn't be happier!

Sweet Temptations
All you need is a shovel...
Snowbird
Have a Seat

This tree has had enough of winter

Irresistible

When I decided to go crazy on sprinkles last weekend I also felt the need to whip up some chocolate covered strawberries. I've made these in the past and always have left over chocolate that I end up throwing away for lack of knowing what to do with it. It feels so wasteful. Well, this time I had the idea of making nonpareils with the leftover chocolate and they were so delicious and adorable. They matched the strawberries perfectly!! Wishing for some leftovers right about now....

R is for Rolling Pin

I've always been tempted by the pretty colors and fun shapes of sugar cookies. Whenever I would get the urge to make them I would quickly dismiss it, mostly blaming it on the fact that I didn't own a rolling pin (wine bottles have gotten me this far) and the long process (remember instant gratification is my middle name). Well, with Valentine's Day here I felt it was time to make the commitment. I found a great recipe (and blog) at www.ourbestbites.com.

I finally felt armed.....and dangerous!


What a mess they make!!


But they look so pretty!


Hands off!! A certain someone kept taking the precious dough so he got his own plate of the leftovers.


Our first casualty...


But we made it through (although there were times I wasn't sure we would)...


Time to decorate! Don't these bring back memories of childhood? Exactly the same, they still look like little elves!


I went a little overboard but who can resist?


ahh, sweet rewards.


Guilty as charged, most of the cookies didn't last long enough to take pictures of! Happy Valentines Day!!

Snow Envy

Snow storms happen to be my favorite part of winter. Enduring months of cold weather seems worth it once the snow starts falling. Having been away for the last big snowfall you can imagine my excitement at the prospect of a storm coming this weekend. My camera was all charged up and boots were ready to go. When I woke up this morning I ran to the window like a child looking for Santa Claus. And, outside my window...no snow!! I immediately turned on the tv and waited for an explanation. How could they be so wrong? We don't even have an inch! So, while others are getting lots of the pearly white stuff, I'm here, with shades drawn, pretending to be snowed in (hot chocolate in hand). I'm still hoping for a big one sometime soon. Until then, I'll use my imagination!