Annual Cookie Swap and ALL THE PARTIES

Casey and I have been hosting this cookie swap for so long that I’ve lost count. 10th? Covid caused us to cancel one year. Other than that, we never miss. It’s always a delightful afternoon with friends, wine and sweets. It’s the easiest party to host, too, because the guests do most of the leg […]

Weekend Baking: Buckeyes

I could have sworn I shared this recipe in the past, but I can’t find it in my archives. Buckeyes are a family favorite at Chez Slagel, but they are time consuming so I only make once or twice per year. The good news is that they freeze beautifully, so I’m able to whip up […]

10th Annual Cookie Swap

This past weekend my dear friend, Casey, cohosted our tenth annual holiday cookie swap with me. Once again, I did a horrible job taking pictures because I was having too much fun chatting, sipping and snacking to even look at my phone. That’s always a sign of a good time, but I regret not taking […]

Cookie Swap 2021

After taking last year off (thanks, Covid), my friend Casey and I were back in action this year. We hosted our annual cookie swap Sunday afternoon and it may have been our best one yet! I think everyone was really eager to socialize after the odd holiday season of 2020. I know I certainly was! […]

Holiday Happenings

I’ve been jingling all the way this week! So many fun holiday events are filling up the calendar. But first, I had to deck my halls. I picked up my wreaths that I ordered during the Cancer Society’s greenery sale last week and they’re just as beautiful as years past. Once again, I hung them […]