Author Archives: sweetie
Chocolate is Sensuality
High atop the temple pyramid of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec priest meticulously brews his sacred drink. A paste is formed using roasted ground cacao, there is the strong heady waft of cinnamon, a slight sweetness of vanilla, a hot fiery sting … Continue reading
Can We Be Happy With Our Emotional Opposites?
Show Me the Love… Or Not *Originally posted in The Wall Street Journal. Chuck Ford tells his wife often how much he loves her. He likes to hold hands when they walk, cuddle when they watch TV and hug—a lot. … Continue reading
Caramelized Mango Upside Down Cake
I got this recipe in my inbox today and I think it would be a sin not to share. I LOVE MANGO! Ingredients 175g castor sugar 2 mangoes, peeled and diced 150g cake flour 10ml baking powder 175g butter, softened … Continue reading
Robert Indiana’s “Love”
I wanted to share with you one of the symbols that I adore and some of the facts I have learned about this Iconic sculpture. According to Wikipedia, Indiana’s iconic work LOVE was first created for a Christmas card for … Continue reading
Candied Almonds: Caramel and Chocolate Dipped Almonds with a Hint of Cocoa
The LA times published this recipe today and I thought it would be a sin not to share. This sounds delicious. Servings: Makes about 1 cup 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup water 1 cup whole toasted almonds 6 ounces bittersweet … Continue reading
A Big Thank You to All Who Have Served This Country
The following videos show dogs welcoming their owners after they return from service, depicting one of the many sacrifices military men make leaving their loved ones to serve our country.
Five Worst Holiday Gifts. I’d rather get Nothing™
We’re back in giving season and I wanted to share the list of products I’ve come across during my online shopping. Yes, some made it to the cart checkout and will be in the stockings of the friends I want … Continue reading
They’d Rather Wear Nothing. Let Them.
(Photo By Paul Stephens / For The Times) I came across the following article in the Associated Press about the growing movement in Yemen that will liberate women and allow them, among other things, to decide how they will present … Continue reading
Halloween Make-up Tutorial Videos
The amount of good videos out there where you can learn how to pull off the best Halloween make up is unbelievable. I wanted to share these because I know that with a well planned costume you can get the most looks this … Continue reading
