Who’s doing a little happy dance, right now? This Mama! I finally decided to take the plunge and purchase an indoor, tabletop lightbox studio, with two adjustable studio lights, and I totally love it! Up until now, I’ve been using the natural lighting that my “studio” porch bench outside provided, but would always need to […]
[Continue reading...]Happiness Project#75: Funfetti Cookie Cheesecake!
May 8, 2016 19 Comments
Holy Sweetness! This cheesecake. This funfetti cookie cheesecake is quite possibly one of the yummiest things that I have ever wrapped my taste buds around. After toying with it’s balance through a couple of failed baking sessions. But at last, THIS. Which I am quite proud of, I must admit. Because unless you’ve been hiding […]
[Continue reading...]Happiness Project#74: Family Chili Dip!
March 23, 2016 11 Comments
It’s nearly time. In a little over a week I’ll be going in for my 4th major surgery in 3 years. This time I’ll be having multiple damaged discs in my lower neck repaired. An invasive procedure that I’ve been needing to have done for well over 10 years. And here’s the honest, unfiltered truth: […]
[Continue reading...]Happiness Project:#73: Birthday Candy Popcorn Balls!
March 12, 2016 8 Comments
It’s official. My beautiful Little Girl is now THREE! And although it makes me sad (because every year seems to go by faster), I can’t say enough of how proud I am with who this loving, affectionate, joyful, determined and feisty Little Girl of mine is becoming. Beyond with how she saves me, day in […]
[Continue reading...]Happiness Project#72: Carrot Cake Pops!
February 20, 2016 5 Comments
Valentines Day. Most of you know how I feel about Valentines Day. I’m not a believer. For many reasons, though mostly because of how disturbingly commercialized it is (in the US, at least). No matter my many disagreements with this specific day though, I do, however believe in love. Real love. That’s shown and celebrated, […]
[Continue reading...]Happiness Project#71: Cheesy Meatballs!
February 9, 2016 12 Comments
Another year. Another birthday. And today, my 38th birthday, was surprisingly very special. Most of those who know me well, understand how apathetic I’ve always been about my past birthdays. Yes, turning another year older IS a very momentous occasion, since too many in this war torn, disease fraught world never make it to their […]
[Continue reading...]Happiness Project#70: Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting!
February 4, 2016 6 Comments
Being a Mom, with physical and mental limitations, is rough sometimes. So many of my friends see me as such an easy going, cheerful person, but within myself, I’m much more serious than most know. Particularly when I’m sick. Which seems to be ALL the time. Which isn’t any real surprise. I’ve battled illness since […]
[Continue reading...]Happiness Project#69: Candy Apple Cookie Cups!
January 24, 2016 15 Comments
If you give a Mama a cookie… It’s been one of my rough weeks. Or to be painfully accurate, a rough month. I re-injured the already deteriorating discs in my neck a few weeks ago, and have been in and out of my (hated) neck brace every day since. If you’ve ever had a severe […]
[Continue reading...]The Book and a Cuppa Swap is here!
January 11, 2016 Leave a Comment
Book nerds unite! It’s time for this year’s FANTASTIC book and cup reader swap! You have no idea how exciting this is to me! It’s been nearly 3-1/2 years since I left the book industry to become a Mom and Pastry Chef and there’s not a day that goes by where I don’t miss the […]
[Continue reading...]Happiness Project#68: New Years Eve Tortilla Soup
January 6, 2016 7 Comments
Forget Christmas. My now favorite time of year is New Years Eve. Why? Because it’s truly all about spending time with my family. No gifts or expectations. No running around in the mad rush of pre-Christmas frenzy. No cleaning FOR DAYS. It’s just one magical night, once a year, with pretty sparklers, s’mores and kids […]
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The Stealthy Kitchen Mama 