I am the youngest of three girls. My dad was really hoping that I would be a boy. So much so that he picked out a boy’s name-Matthew Lydell. You may be wondering if Lydell is a family name. Nope, Lydell Mitchell was a football player at Penn State in the 70’s and I was going…
Baked Blueberry Doughnuts
When I moved to the Jersey shore I did not realize that I was moving so close to the blueberry capital of the world, also know as Hammonton, NJ. In summer Hammonton farms are bursting with the most delicious blueberries. Around this time of winter I start to really miss summer and all the bountiful…
Pumpkin Butter Pancakes
So much attention is paid to thanksgiving dinner and with good reason. But there are other meals to be had this weekend and one important one is breakfast. Whether you do black Friday shopping or not, these pumpkin butter pancakes need to be at the top of your to do list. They are delicious, easy,…
Book and Cook
I love my children’s preschool. It is such a cheerful, sweet and nurturing place. It makes me happy every time I drop them off (not just because it means I get a few hours to myself). I know how happy they are there and how much they learn. One of the wonderful programs they do…
