TWD And The Sweetest Man Ever

Tuesdays with Dorie is a great little baking group, started by the wonderful Laurie over at Quirky Cupcake. I’ve admired their baking skills, read along with their adventures, and longed to join up to add in my messy baking skills. So eager was I to join, that yesterday I begged for an invite quite hastily… without stopping to think I needed the book. After the welcomes were given, after the enthusiastic hellos from the great girls of the group, my common sense decided to show up late to the party and mention that I didn’t *have* the book. How embarrassing it was! They were all very nice to me, and welcomed me to hurry back as soon as I got it, but I didn’t really have much hope that would be anytime soon due to our tight budget.

Today Fed Ex came to the door, and carelessly dropped a package on the door mat without even bothering to knock. Everything we’d ordered for Christmas had already come, there wasn’t anything expected, and yet a package from amazon.com sat staring up ta me with my name on it. It was with much confusion that I opened the package, and smiling up at me was Dorie Greenspan’s book. Baking, From My Home To Yours. My beloved man, after hearing my story of my mess up and joining me in some chuckling over my typically impulsive behaviour, had the book over nighted to me. In spite of our tight budget. In spite of me telling him everything was fine and I didn’t mind waiting. I won’t lie, I teared right up and got my glasses all streaky wet. The words aren’t there to tell y’all how I feel right now, all I can say is it’s good.

D, you truly are my knight in shining armour. I love you so much.

Food Is Good

There’s no denying it, food is good. That’s certainly a big reason why we all read these blogs and write in them, our love of food. A few minutes ago I was snacking on the leftover sauce from the chicken cordon bleu, and wondering what to do with some of my Christmas money. There are some socks I want, a few books, some kitchen gadgets… and I sent a flock of chickens to somebody who needs them. If you’re really enjoying your meal today, and you have a little cash on hand (which I know it’s hard to have), there are some other folk who could use some help too.

The Heifer Project helps people by sending them seeds, livestick, and training, so that they can raise animals and crops to feed their families, and pass on your gift to their neighbours, friends, and the rest of the world just like you gave them. It ain’t expensive either, 20 bucks of some Christmas money given to me sent other people a whole flock of chickens. Please give it a look y’all, it’s a great program!