Every once in a while I crave something that’s not chocolate. Shocking. I know. This spice cake always seems to hit the spot. I started making this cake way back when I was about 13. I love it served without frosting and big dollop of cool whip or for breakfast in a bowl with milk. […]
Archives for February 2009
The Quintessential American Man
I’m giddy with excitement this morning. The black and white photo of my father-in-law won 1st place in this week’s I ♥ Faces contest! The judge this week was Kricia Morris. Here’s what she said about the photo, “I chose this adult winner because of the timelessness of this photo. This could be any one […]
Next Wordfull Wednesday Topic For March 4
Read Across America Day is March 2nd, the anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who hasn’t read a Dr. Seuss book. Beginning readers enjoy the easy words, fun rhymes and silly illustrations. Literacy is so important! It is almost impossible to learn anything else whether it is science, history, […]
I ♥ Faces Kids: Week 7 Black & White
An old photo taken right after Bon Bon and Brownie first got their braces. See more black and white photos of kids at I ♥ Faces. © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
I ♥ Faces Adults: Week 7 Black & White
There’s something timeless about black and white photos, especially the ones of people. Details you fail to notice in color seem to stand out when an image is stark black and white. Maybe its the contrasting colors. This photo of my father-in-law (he’s gonna die, or rather I’m gonna die, when he finds out!) was […]
Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand
Can you have too much of a good thing? Depends I guess. I have a problem with wanting to do too many “good things.” So much so that those which are most needful are sometimes neglected. Over the past several months, starting back in November I think, I’ve been going through a metamorphosis. I realized […]
Birthdays are GREAT FHE
This is a SUPER fun family home evening lesson about why birthdays are so special. All the illustrations for the game and stories are included. Thanks to Christine W from my FHE Swap who put this lesson together. Download the file here if you don’t have a Scribd account: Happy Birthday pdf file For some […]
Triple Chocolate Brownies
This “mix of mixes” is convenient and quick to make. The result is a pan of very rich, fudgy brownies. This is an easy recipe that my younger children like to make “all by themselves.”Pin It Triple Chocolate Brownies 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding1 package (18.25 oz) chocolate cake mix2 cups semisweet chocolate […]
Pass a napkin, I’m drooling again
I don’t usually watch television but today was an unusual day. I happened to get the last three segments of Martha Stewart on the Fine Living Channel. Oi! How about a spiffy little cardboard range for cooking and baking complete with CD stove top burners. Or an oober cute Felt Cherry Pie to bake inside […]
I ♥ Faces Kids: Week 6 Wonder
This was a hard category! Here’s the best I could come up with for kids. I didn’t have time to take any photos this week and so had to dig through my archives. Visit I ♥ Faces to find more photos about “Wonder.” © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
Wordfull Wednesday: Love for Self
Motherhood is a demanding calling. Not only are we the nose and bottom wipers, we are also the cooks, the taxi drivers, the educators, the listening ear, the encourager, the maid, and countless other “labels.” With all the demands put on us caring for our family’s and other’s needs it is all too easy to […]
Oh that’s good, no that’s bad
Whew! What a weekend we’ve had filled with ups, downs, and sideways. It reminds me of the children’s book “That’s Good! That’s Bad!” For the most part it was good with several bads thrown in to remind us to appreciate the goods. We took the kids to Fallon Friday evening. (That’s good! No that’s bad!) […]
Hearts Full of Love FHE
The family home evening lesson this week is very simple but you’ll be reading several scriptures, singing a few songs, and even telling why you love each other! Download the file here if your don’t have a Scribd account: Hearts Full of Love pdf file Hearts Full of LOVE Publish at Scribd or explore others: […]
Chocolate Dreams
The ganache filling for these cookies are heavenly, especially when eaten hot, straight from the oven. Chocolate Dreams Cookies:3/4 cup salted butter, softened1/2 cup powdered sugar1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed2 large egg yols1 tsp. vanilla1 1/2 cups flour Chocolate Filling:1/2 cup heavy cream1 cup (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips In a medium bowl […]
Next Wordfull Wednesday Topic for February 18
The topic for next week’s Wordfull Wednesday is “Love for Self.” This will probably be a hard topic to write about. It usually is for most women and mothers. We are so busy doing that we forget sometimes to refill our cups before they become empty. In Matthew 22: 37-40 Jesus tells us that the […]