Day 3 D-Day!
Day 3 of Helena’s visit Sunday (Dec 11th) morning I had a pick-up to do for the choir, a wonderfully generous donation from…
Banoffee anyone?
How does one describe banoffee that isn’t inherent in it’s name? It’s banana. It’s toffee. It’s banoffee! Col LOVES banoffee, but I’m yet…
Day 2 – Shopping and singing!
Saturday started with a three hour choir rehearsal for the concert for me, and a trip to First Colony Mall for Helena and…
Saving the Polar Bear!
I know I don’t normally cross-post a whole heck of a lot of giveaways on here, but my friend Frances is hosting a…
Day 1 – Snuggies and Steaks
Friday 9th December was a big day here in Houston, my sister was due to arrive in town. Friday night couldn’t come fast…
The storm before the storm…
Wow, what a whirl-wind fortnight (or more) it’s been here in the McMaster household! The two weeks leading up to Helena’s arrival was…
Don't hassle the Hoff!
The Elite league… Described by Paul Thompson as “Europes Best Kept Hockey Secret” Described by Mike Blaisdail as “A launch pad to European…
Really getting in to the festive spirit – Eggnog cupcakes!
For those of you who don’t know what Eggnog is, go here. A few years ago in our wee apartment in Larne, I…
A festive cupcake with a splash o'the Irish
In the two years I’ve lived in this house, our landlady has gone above and beyond. She’s gotten us our turkey each Thanksgiving,…
Heaven in a radioactive red bite!
I’ve never before attempted a red velvet cupcake, I’ve always heard it was a tricky recipe to perfect, and, since I’m just starting…