Bialys are small Polish rolls that have a chewy yeast crumb, similar to that of a bagel. Unlike bagels that are boiled after baking, bialys are slightly steamed during baking. Bagels have holes in the center, and bialys have a depression that is filled with a combination of caramelized onions, poppy seeds, salt and pepper.…
Just received my new-to-me Gladys book! Can not WAIT to read this. This book makes number 12 in my collection! sooooo excited to snuggle in and read this… I’ve been collecting Gladys Taber books for over 15 years. She’s amazing. What really impresses me is that every time I re-read one of her books I…
~Seeing~ crocuses blooming in the front bulb garden… (this was yesterday…now the poor things are covered in snow!) and one of my favorite Gladys Taber books “The Book of Stillmeadow” I’m doing a re-read of the spring entries… I love her poem “Song for April”… and the sweet illustrations… ~hearing~ The birds chirping in the…
Today I decided to do a little photo shoot of one of my favorite repurposing projects. When Gracie grew out of her toddler furniture (that had been passed down from Andie…who had received it from Robin…Hi Robin!) I decided to keep the long dresser and turn it into a sideboard. I had been wanting one…
~Grandma Darling’s Potato Chip Chicken~ Here’s a recipe that takes me back to my childhood. My grandma makes this yummy, easy (actually pretty fattening) chicken. If you’re in the mood for a “retro” dinner, make this with mashed potatoes (mixed with cream cheese or sour cream and oven roasted garlic), gravy, and a little tossed…