Aromatic Love Notes

No kid or husband?! What's a girl to do? Bake, of course! I just finished baking these wonderfully tasty Petite Vanilla Bean Scones. I must say, they are to die for! I must share this with the rest of the world!!! The buttery notes hit first followed by the rich and decadent flavor of vanilla bean. My girlfriend (Thanks Tanya for the recipe!) claims they are just as tasty as the scones sold at Starbucks. I'll take her word for it, since I've never tried them. However, after making these tasty, yet naughty bites....I see a BAD habit forming in the future (Drive up Starbucks shouldn't be so convenient!). If you love to bake (or better yet, love to eat), I would encourage you to try this recipe. It's worth the effort, which isn't much, and is definitely worth a few special ingredients (i.e.-vanilla beans). I have made it easier and have a link to the recipe.....just click on the recipe title above and it will take you to the recipe (Shot out to you Tanya!). The recipe originates from the Pioneer Woman, which you can click here...and do a search for the recipe on her website. She offers step by step photos of the making and baking process!!! Enjoy! Happy Eating!

New Beginnings

The realization that I am unable to keep up with this blog is shameful. I have not been a loyal blogger. In my defense, once again, I find myself exhausted and spent. And quite frankly, the last thing I want to do, on any given day, is to sit behind the computer, again, to write. At the same time, I know that I do have friends and family that like to keep up with us. I desperately want to find new meaning to my blogging and it has come in the way of inspiration from a dear friend. Her blog is eloquent. I hear her speak when I read her words. I miss her less when I read her blog. She is the inspiration for my new found appreciation for blogging and the content it will hold. She makes me feel normal when I read her words. I feel like I am a part of her family. I admire and appreciate the subtleties of her vulnerability as she shares her thoughts, wishes and dreams....a piece of her and her family. Thank you Tanya!!! So...here is to new beginnings. A blog about me, my family and life.