In my post "10 Sure-fire Ways to be Absolutely Miserable," I listed "Dwell on the past" as a barrier to happiness. The opposite of dwelling on the past is facing the Continue Reading
How to Forgive–How to be Happy–Lessons from You and Me–Week Three
In my list of 10 Ways to be Absolutely Miserable, I listed "Don't forgive" at the top of the list. While the rest of the list was in random order, this was first for a Continue Reading
10 Sure-fire Ways to be Absolutely Miserable–How to be Happy–Lessons From You and Me, Week Two
"And what are you, the 'happiness guru,' Jack?"--Sandra Bullock as Lucy in While You Were Sleeping. I am not a 'happiness guru.' That's why this series is called "How Continue Reading
How to be Happy–Lessons From You and Me–Week One
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among Continue Reading
Why I Use Essential Oils in My Ice Cream
Mint Lover's Ice Cream. Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream. Lemon Meringue Pie Ice Cream. What do all these ice creams have in common (besides being amazingly delicious)? I use Continue Reading
Crumble Topping for Ice Cream
I love a little crunch in my ice cream. A lot of the time, nuts will do the trick, but for those who don't like nuts (or are allergic) there is another great option. It Continue Reading
Three Reasons Making Ice Cream is Easier Than You Think
When I was younger, making ice cream seemed like such a complicated, lengthy process. Something that was only done by the "old-timers" at family reunions. All I knew was Continue Reading
T’was the Night Before Christmas–What Really Happened
T’was the night before Christmas, I’d just flown to Seattle. I was not prepared for the great Christmas Battle. I walked into my house; the scene was so sad. “Where Continue Reading
Caramel Sauce for Ice Cream With a Secret Ingredient
I do a lot of experimenting here. Like the time I tried making sweet potato ice cream out of Japanese purple sweet potatoes. The texture was gritty, and the ice cream was Continue Reading