Mamacita says: More than any other event or day, Christmas ought to be full of tradition and memories, and fraught with a kind of “sameness” that tells each generation that “Christmas is here.” I know I am the yellow M&M … Continue reading
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Mamacita says: I baked three more pies tonight; the cherry pie turned out fine, but the two pecan pies boiled over and the bottom of my oven is covered with sticky carmelized sugar and the whole house smells like “Is … Continue reading
Mamacita says: What is this “leftovers” thing I’ve been hearing about? I don’t think we have any of that. That’s why I’m baking more pies tonight. The company is still arriving and the first two batches done et up all … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Education is important in so many ways; it would be impossible to list them all. No way. Not possible. However, I think we can all safely say that the main two components that determine whether or not our … Continue reading
Mamacita says: 1. I intended to put up my Christmas tree today but what with sleeping till noon one thing after another, I didn’t do it. 2. I intended to get that huge, ever-growing stack of essays scored, but I … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I made oatmeal-raisin cookies this evening. I really wasn’t in the mood to bake anything, and I hate raisins, but my husband loves cookies and ever since I learned that Splenda works in almost any recipe that requires … Continue reading