Monthly Archives: December 2010

celebration & no-bake chocolate ganache tarte

Posted on December 29, 2010 by barbaralee

celebrations are fun. we celebrated noah’s birthday last night with christmas leftovers turned into a salad (bacon, ham, bleu cheese & pecan) and a turtle tart–dark chocolate ganache on an almond-praline crust. A nice quiet birthday in after all the … Continue reading →

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winter nap

Posted on December 28, 2010 by barbaralee

christmas and all that was wonderful. family & food is a killer combo. will be back here with more photos and maybe even video soon. enjoy the rest of the holidays, everyone! (and happy birthday to my husband! xoxo)

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keeping cozy

Posted on December 15, 2010 by barbaralee

The name of the game? Keep warm and stay sane! Scraps of recycled felt from last years christmas presents (hot water bottle cozies, coffee mug sleeves, etc.) are being turned into new household decor. Our old ikea footstool was … Continue reading →

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Natten går tunga fjät – Night Walks with a Heavy Step.

Posted on December 14, 2010 by barbaralee

Night walks with a heavy step Round yard and hearth, As the sun departs from earth, Shadows are brooding. There in our dark house, Walking with lit candles, Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia! Night walks grand, yet silent, Now hear its … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, family, love, Maggie, motherhood, nature, Noah, winter | Tagged Candles, family, Santa Lucia, winter, Winter Solstice | 4 Comments

frosty

Posted on December 10, 2010 by barbaralee

Maggie has been talking, dreaming, and scheming about all things frosty and snowy lately. It’s a good thing we live in a city where snow is a guarantee (though it does make it a pain to walk to dance class … Continue reading →