As December comes to a close, it’s time for December book recommendations. This month is by coincidence, the month of books about or set in New York City. One of my New Year’s resolutions is to spend less time watching television and more time reading, so hopefully these recommendations will get more interesting!
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Archive for December, 2006
December Books
Posted in books on December 27, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Merry Christmas!
Posted in family, friends on December 25, 2006 | 2 Comments »
It is Christmas Day, and I hope everyone is happy and eating as well as I am! It has been wonderful to be back in the home state, not having to cook and sleeping late. I sort of had an accidental vacation coup this year, and I’ll actually be off until after New Year’s, I [...]
Chocolate Hazelnut Crinkle cookies
Posted in culinary creations on December 15, 2006 | 2 Comments »
I debuted this recipe for the office Holiday party. I think they went over well, although I could have chopped the hazelnut more finely (lack of food processor makes it difficult!) and I think it could have used a little less flour and a little more butter.
But here you go, enjoy!
Ingredients
2/3 cup hazelnuts
2 tablespoons [...]
An Attitude of Gratitude
Posted in career, family, friends on December 12, 2006 | 1 Comment »
The title is another family saying, much like “most of your worries won’t happen,” that I have been feeling especially lately. Don’t worry, I won’t get too sappy but suffice say I am feeling very grateful right now that my family and friends are healthy, happy and helping me through this crazy thing called life. [...]
Baking
Posted in family, friends on December 2, 2006 | 1 Comment »
There are few things to me that are more relaxing or enjoyable than baking. I had a wonderful time on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend making cookies (oatmeal choclate chip) listening to music and hanging out wiht my puppy dog while my family went on various walks and hikes. I probably should have joined them, [...]
