40th Birthday Extravaganza

I have to admit I was a little depressed today to return to my normal life after a week of birthday festivities. It was a rough transition back to the world. But now that I’m FORTY, I’m old enough to know I’ll live through it. Here’s what I did, with pictures! On my birthday eve, [...]

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Two Score and…

No, just two score. Years, that is. Forty years ago this week my forefather and mother brought me forth on this planet. And what a long, strange trip it’s been. Really, I’m verklempt. So, nope, no recipes this week, just…reflection. And festivities! Dinners! Films! Drinks! And drag revues! Followed by another birding trip to southeastern [...]

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Gluten-free Red Velvet Cake

Happy birthday to KT! Sneakily, her man-friend told me one of her favorite cakes is red velvet, so I set out on a mission to make it for her surprise party this past Saturday. The requirement for party attendance was to bring KT a homemade card. So I chose to make cake as my card. [...]

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