Birthday Cookies

My baking schedule is light today – a dozen Happy Birthday cookies for a neighbor’s daughter.  There are so many shades of pink food coloring to work with, but I believe that Soft Pink is my favorite.

Chickens Love Herbs!

  It is time to begin spring planting in Texas!  I keep two herb beds:  one for me for culinary use, and one for the chickens!  Did you know chickens love herbs and that herbs are very beneficial to their health?   My girls go crazy for Rosemary!

Hello World!

Baking and chickens occupy most of my heart and soul these days.  Baking is my passion/obsession/therapy.  The chickens were the result of an empty nest and my need to nurture.  Their glorious organic eggs enhance my baked goods and they are now very spoiled, privileged pets of mine!  I am excited to share my love … Read more