September 30, 2025 By Maria Have you ever had that feeling when you want to laugh, but are in the middle of drinking? My most memorable apple cider moment from childhood was when my dad made me laugh at breakfast mid sip of a mug of warm apple cider. In spite of the cider comingContinue reading “Apple Cider Days”
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The Irish Magic of Tomie dePaola
March 18, 2025 By Maria St. Patrick’s day snuck up on me this year. In a busy blur we managed to pick up buttermilk over the weekend and yesterday afternoon, my daughter and I, up to our elbows in flour, kneaded and baked Irish soda bread. We started the day by reading Tomie dePaola’s St.Continue reading “The Irish Magic of Tomie dePaola”
Scales and Scones
December 12, 2024 By Maria On my way out of the library, I always check for a new edition of the free Bookpage magazine. This magazine promotes newly published books. I usually flip through it a few times and then write the books that interest me on an ongoing list. I will either look forContinue reading “Scales and Scones”
Stories and Mooncakes
September 30, 2024 by Maria The Mid-Autumn Festival is an Asian harvest time celebration of gratitude and family togetherness. The author, Grace Lin, describes this holiday as an Asian Thanksgiving. My husband is Asian American, and I love learning more about Chinese culture and sharing that enthusiasm with my kids. Today I’m sharing some booksContinue reading “Stories and Mooncakes”
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