Once upon a time there was a sweet young girl named Daphne who, while visiting her grandma Nunna’s house, discovered a treasure. It was an old mismatched tea set, one her mother had used as a child, one that had been hidden away within the walls of the house- in a basket, under a tea… Continue reading A Morning Tea Party
Sunday morning came early and bright today. While Gloria sat in her seat and ate cheerios, Daphne slept and the coffee dripped, I decided that it was a good day for scones. I was given a bowl of beautiful apricots by my mother in law (from her tree!) and had just about a cup of… Continue reading Apricot Craisin Mini Scones With Dreamy Lemon Icing
I love scones. Maybe it’s my genetic ties to Great Britain? I honestly could sip tea and eat scones at least twice a day for my whole life and never get get tired of it. I got this scone recipe- or the base of it- many years ago. I can’t remember where it came from (probably… Continue reading Amazing Apple Cinnamon Scones
Summer is coming to an end, mornings are turning crisp and the days are getting shorter. The cold months are perfect for hot breakfasts, and burritos answer to the call for convenience and deliciousness literally getting rolled into one. I first learned about this incredible trick from my sister-in-law, Ashley, and my life will never… Continue reading Breakfast Burritos
The Fancy Elephant Life 