Cookbooks. I Have a Few

I'm trying to squeeze in a post today despite the fact that both kids are not feeling well. 

I like to read cookbooks and cooking magazine like most people read books.  I love reading recipes and checking out the ingredients.  I absolutely love looking at the photographs.  My Grandmother was a cookbook reader too.  She worked in a restaurant for many, many years.

Here is the cupboard that I keep the cookbooks in. I really almost can't help myself when I'm at the book store or the grocery store, I pick up a magazine or cookbook. I truly love books about baking.

Do you have a collection?

The baking book below is totally awesome.  It is one of my favorite go to cookbook.  I love the chocolate chip cookie recipe in there.  In fact it's the one I made in one of these posts.  It also contains the recipe for the Italian cheese bread that I made in a post... I think it might also have the recipe for the cherry squares.

 I also have a bag collection.  It is huge and when I have a slow day I will do a post about it.  I have so many shopping bags, plastic and paper from all over the world.  Many wonderful people bring me bags from their travels.

~Michelle

Valentines Day 2012

Happy Valentine's Day

If you are looking for a cute treat for the kids in class check out these treat bags.  It is made with card stock in two colors with stamps and stickers.  Put the chocolates in a cellophane bag and staple.  Fun and simple.

~Michelle

TV Necklace Collection

I have been working on a new collection of beaded necklaces. I spotted these beads and decided that large chunky beaded necklaces really add something amazing to an outfit.

 It is a challenge to make jewelry, photograph it, blog about it, put it up for sale, keep house, and work full time.  So many other bloggers must be in the same situation.  There are so many interesting blogs that I follow written by so many interesting people.  I definitely get inspiration from them and their dedication.

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Here is an example of one of the necklaces on air.  

I really like this collection they look great with so many different outfits and are great for work.  Please go to my shop and have a look. MyMichelleJewelry

Thanks for supporting my shop.  xo

Michelle

Bite-Sized Brownie Santa Hats

I know that Christmas is over but there will be another one next year.  I saw a photo of these somewhere on the web and I don't know where so I can't refer to it.  These are so fun to make and taste even better.

Bake a box brownie mix and when they are cooled cut out small, bite sized rounds. Slice the tops off of the strawberries so they will lay flat.  I put the strawberries on a paper towel to get some of the moisture out of them because when I didn't do that the strawberries slipped right off of the frosting. :)

Pipe a little frosting on the brownie and add the strawberry.  Top it off with a dab of frosting.

~Michelle