One more bad photo and I turn over a new leaf for the new year. I’ve subscribed to a resolution that requires me to more completely understand the capabilities of the camera I have. I had considered something new but came to the conclusion that it’s the operator. Please tell me how I’m doing going [...]
Archive for December, 2009
December 26 2009
The Best Twice-Baked Potatoes
Disclaimer first: my photography leaves way too much to be desired – as if I needed to point that out. If I could arrange it, I’d have lessons with some of the best, say, Laura Flowers or Donna Ruhlman. Probably not in the cards. So, the mediocre photography…. even worse when it’s Christmas night and [...]
December 21 2009
Whirl Away Cookies
I have saved the best for last – Christmas cookies, that is. This is as close to cookie perfection as you can get – my opinion – one that I hope you’ll share. I don’t understand or know the origin of the name of this cookie. So don’t ask. In times of strength that have [...]
December 19 2009
Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
Yet another debut Christmas cookie. Just one more cookie recipe after this. I’m finished, but you still have time to bake. These appealed to me for a lot of reasons. I like the combination of cranberry and orange. Almond extract – pure, of course – is one of my favorite flavorings. These are infinitely adaptable. [...]
