Dozens upon dozens of cookies were baked over the holidays, but have you ever considered the science, or the chemistry, of the cookies you baked? Probably not. We be focused on the baking…not the science! How about a post-Christmas baking marathon TED-Ed video? Someone get the lights… The Chemistry of Cookies Whoa. That was a …
Patti Tucker
Husband’s birthday rolled around and I asked him what kind of cake he’d like me to make. His usual pick is a Manhattan Cheesecake. This time around, he gave me nothing. ~crickets~ Seriously, if anyone ever asks me what kind of cake I’d like them to bake, you can believe I will THINK OF SOMETHING! …
The Perimenopause Can Suck It series is one of the most popular on this site. I’d like to believe it’s because we’re all either on the crazy train or about to board. Either way, you can gain useful information within these posts to use when the the doors slam shut and there’s no getting off …
Happy New Year’s Eve! Tonight lots of folks will open some bubbly and toast the New Year to come. Lord knows we need all the help we can get. Luckily, I have two recommendations for you. One a bit pricey, the other affordable! ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When you do …
As the year draws to a swift end, I realized that OMT! is 1-year-old this month! WHAT WHAT?! It’s amazing how quickly the year passed. It’s true that if you find something you love to do, it won’t seem like work; I love OMT! On this auspicious occasion, I thought it would be fun to …
If you’ve read here, even for a short time, you know of my deep love for my family. I LURVS THEM! When I’m with any of them, they have my full attention. I’m all in, making every moment count. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’ve lived long enough to know that things can …
My mother is German and my father hailed from New York, so holiday meals took on an International/East Coast flavor. As a Texan, hailing from the West, yet now living in the South, the yummy cherry on the cultural mix, I gots to have me some tamales on Christmas Eve. Doesn’t matter where you live …
I know you’re busy, but there’s still shopping to do, so let’s get to it! ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When you do your shopping through the Amazon links on this page, you support the blog at no cost to yourself. It’s much appreciated!~ FAMILY FUN: Who doesn’t love a good …
Mrs. Tucker loves a good muffin, don’t you? When I was first married, and a beginning cook/baker, I made these Coffee Cake Muffins for special occasions, like birthdays and Christmas morning. Anyone who was lucky enough to be a recipient, raved. They’ve been on my mind, so I decided to find the recipe and make …
The last time we talked about water, I left you with this advice: DRINK UP! Did you? Let’s expand that theme. What do you consider before deciding what to drink during the course of the day? Is it tasty? Is it convenient? Is it hot or cold? Is it carbonated? Is it fashionable? Is it …