Category Archives: baking

Time vs. Speed

Posted on December 13, 2015 by letissierdesigns

I have run straight, smack dab, face planted in fact, into the phenomenon of time vs. speed.  It is almost Christmas – less than two weeks away – and I am stunned by the speed with which this last year has … Continue reading →

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Knitting on the Summer Side

Posted on June 12, 2015 by letissierdesigns

  I know it is not Officially Summer yet, but my garden doesn’t believe it, everything is blooming early!  The weather has been so warm.  Monday evening it was too hot to knit!  I mean – that hardly ever happens!  So … Continue reading →

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Easy Birds Nest Cookies

Posted on September 14, 2014 by letissierdesigns

I needed to bake…. I wanted to bake…. and I had a craving for Birds Nest Cookies.  So I went looking at recipe’s and then blended a few to come up with my own!   Here is my easy recipe … Continue reading →

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Sea Change

Posted on September 1, 2014 by letissierdesigns

A “sea change” around here usually means that a change in the weather is coming –  most of our weather comes from the direction of the Ocean!  Right now there is a bite in the breeze – the skies are changing … Continue reading →

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Pretty

Posted on March 1, 2014 by letissierdesigns

My new stove arrived yesterday – be still my pounding heart!  A new stove is not generally what makes my heart pound – but this is the second new stove I have ever purchases and that is pretty exciting! About … Continue reading →

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Maid of Honor Tarts – Making Memories

Posted on January 5, 2014 by letissierdesigns

Ever heard of “Jam Bottoms” or maybe “Maid of Honor” Tarts. Well today I made them for the first time, and at the same time evoked many memories for myself and my family.  Tom helped me – the pastry had … Continue reading →

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Christmas Preparations Under Way!

Posted on December 22, 2012 by letissierdesigns

It is really starting to feel like Christmas! This morning we did our shopping and picked up the turkey.  It now resides in the fridge downstairs. Then we took Sophie for a walk at Piper’s Lagoon. Then we put the … Continue reading →

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Lemons, Poppy Seeds and “Let Me Make Cake”!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by letissierdesigns

I am taking huge liberties with the title today – but I am baking cakes today and it just seemed to work!  One lemon layer cake and one lemon poppy-seed pound cake!  We are going to be the ones eating cake … Continue reading →

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Brilliant Fall Day

Posted on October 21, 2012 by letissierdesigns

Saturday morning was full of brilliant Sunshine and brisk breezes at Neck Point!  There were ducks at the pond and cormorants posturing on the rocks.  People and dogs were all out walking and enjoying the sunshine after a dreary week … Continue reading →

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Bonus Day!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by letissierdesigns

I love 3 day weekends – we get a “Bonus Day”.  I always try to put them to good use! So today.  I finished off 2 patterns.  Really, all they needed was some pictures and a little fine tuning, so … Continue reading →

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