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Recipes
Orange Cake
Carrot Cake by Sadie
Indulge in a slice of nostalgia with this moist, soft, and tender carrot cake that brings warmth to every occasion. From Sadie’s cookbook.
Blueberry Pie
I love baking pies during the holiday season at the end of the year, especially when the cooler days arrive. Cranberry and Apple pies are my favorite. Baking pies warm my kitchen and my soul.
Cranberry Pie
I love baking pies during the holiday season at the end of the year, especially when the cooler days arrive. Cranberry and Apple pies are my favorite. Baking pies warm my kitchen and my soul.
Traditions
My Lesson in Patience
Life moves fast, especially when we're juggling work, life, and all the demands that come with modern living. For most of my life, I've prided myself on efficiency, on getting things done, on moving forward. But sometimes, moving fast means missing a lot – and...
The Power of Words
As I was driving to a doctor's appointment and listening to a Peruvian "vals" (song), I was astounded by the words as the singer affectionately called his love "negra". I couldn't help but reflect on the power of words. The connotation and impact of a word depend...
My Homemade Orange Marmalade Recipe Tradition
For many years making homemade orange marmalade was a tradition I had initiated and shared with my father. It was not just a time to be with my father, just him and I, but nobody else really wanted to join us as the making of this marmalade.
Music
Sunny Days and Sundays Always Cheer Me Up
I still listen to the radio and, yes, I know that saying this may give away my age. Thank you Gugliemo Marconi for inventing the radio in 1895. Every Sunday at noon, local classical station KMFA features an hour of classical guitar, which I enjoy listening to while...
Business
Accounting for Your Small Business
Keeping track of where your money comes from and where it's going is the only way to know if your business is profitable
Why Your Business Needs a Professional Email Address
A professional email address is a small but powerful way to build credibility for your business.
A Simple Guide to Business Invoicing
No matter the size of your business, having a professional invoicing system is important. It helps you get paid, tracks your sales, and it builds trust with your clients. You don't need to spend a lot of money on fancy expensive software; all it takes is a little time...