Category Archives: Dessert

        Happy Valentines Day! Today is also our wedding anniversary. Memories of our wedding always make me smile. It was a beautiful and simple day. I’m not sure what Chris was saying to me here but we look relaxed, as if we are having a casual conversation in the middle of our Continue Reading

Have you ever encountered a grumpy face walking your way? The kind that makes you avert your eyes, look down and pretend that you don’t exist? That’s one approach. But when I come across a face like that, I like to go the opposite route. I throw out a casual and warm greeting – fully Continue Reading

You know that one friend, who is forever a victim? Victim Friend calls you at all hours of the night – crying, sobbing, full of drama and despair. They pour out their tale of heartache, and you – being the Good Friend that you are – feel compelled to invest in their plight, stand beside Continue Reading

There comes a moment, after a long day with a fantastic and fearless toddler, when I can not listen to my own voice anymore. After 10,000 renditions of, “No, mommy said don’t touch that.” 20,000 takes of, “Here, let mommy help you.” And 30,000 versions of, “Okay, just let mommy do it.” It’s time for Continue Reading

        On April 28, we celebrated the birthday of my wonderful, amazing, ray of sunshine mom, Joanne Jean Bifulco. The same day, we celebrated the birth of my wonderful, amazing, ray of sunshine niece, Gemma Grace Bifulco!! How amazing is that? What a day! We are so happy, proud and excited for Continue Reading

I recently read a news article about a woman who visualized herself winning the lottery – then went on to win $112 million dollars.* Wait, what? How does this work again? Sadly for me, this laser focus visualization only works on baked goods. Cookies. Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies, to be precise. I thought about these soft, chewy Continue Reading

        When I was in Boise, Idaho to visit my brother, Michael and his future wife, Heather, I had the pleasure of meeting her family and friends. They are truly spectacular people and I felt honored to get to know each of them. At dinner, I sat next to Heather’s mom, Michelle, Continue Reading

        Are you Irish? Have you survived St. Patrick’s Day? Do you have any leftover Guinness? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions – then this Guinness Chocolate Cake is a must. Forget that St. Patrick’s Day is over. Heck, here on Long Island they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all Continue Reading

I have appreciation for anticipation. A passion for the pause. I’m a lady who likes to linger.   Not to mention, our house is a domicile of delay. We might be the last household in America that does not have DVR. That’s right. We actually watch a television show when it is scheduled to appear. And we endure Continue Reading

Ever since Daniel got the formal Grandparent introduction to Chips Ahoy cookies, he has been asking for them….a lot. He eats three nutritious meals a day. He’s not hungry. Just completely enamored with the dry, crumbly goodness of Nabisco’s sugary chocolate-chip treats (quite seriously though – who isn’t?). As the DJ on the non-stop cookie Continue Reading