The Year I Finally Stood My Ground

I’ve hosted Christmas for years because my place is “the biggest.” I cook for 12-18 people, spent $700 last year, and get zero help. This year I asked everyone to chip in and someone said, “It’s at your place, so it’s fair you handle the cooking.” So I canceled. No one volunteered. So they decided … Read more

The Year I Finally Stood My Ground

I’ve hosted Christmas for years because my place is “the biggest.” I cook for 12-18 people, spent $700 last year, and get zero help. This year I asked everyone to chip in and someone said, “It’s at your place, so it’s fair you handle the cooking.” So I canceled. No one volunteered. So they decided … Read more

You Should Have Got That Gift

A couple was about to celebrate 50 years together Their three kids, all very successful and wealthy, agreed to a Sunday dinner in honor of their parents. As usual, they were all late and had varied excuses “Happy anniversary, Mom and Dad,” gushed son number one     “Sorry, I’m running late… I just didn’t … Read more

Benefits of Avocado Pits: 7 Reasons to Use Them

We enjoy avocados on toast, in salads, and in guacamole. But what happens to the pit once the flesh is eaten? In the trash! And yet… this little brown, rough heart is full of often-overlooked qualities. Avocado pits include antioxidants, fiber, and have skin and body benefits. They deserve a place in your wellness routine. … Read more

Mr. Johnson boarded his flight to New York City and approached the aisle seat he had booked

Mr. Johnson boarded his flight to New York City and approached the aisle seat he had booked. To his surprise, a blonde woman was already sitting there.     “Excuse me,” Mr. Johnson said, trying to stay calm. “That’s my seat. I specifically booked it.” The woman looked up and said confidently, “I’m blonde, I’m … Read more

Cotton Cupcakes

The taste of this cake is delicate and soft like cotton. Preparing just a little differently from traditional vanilla cupcakes is simple. Into a mixing bowl, add two eggs and 120 grams of granulated sugar. With an electric mixer, whip the mixture on high speed for 5 minutes. The egg mixture will turn pale and … Read more

Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

This lemon poppy seed pound cake is easy to make, and perfect for a picnic. These loaf cakes are sweet, moist, and sticky, and you can also create a tangy lemon glaze drizzled and spread over top. This lemon and poppy seed loaf cake is very similar to a pound cake. The cake itself isn’t … Read more