Recipe of the Month: Emergency Chocolate Cake
Life in our family is defined by a never ending series of surprises. This, of course, is what makes it so interesting. Ever hopeful, I still write out an ambitious To Do List each morning–though most of the time it simply involves re-copying the previous day’s list. All of these unforeseen events are not true […]
Go ahead—Take a Nap
It’s unhealthy and exhausting to be connected to the world 24 hours a day. These days, with e-mail, instant messaging, cell phones and PDAs, the idea of never being away from work can be exhausting and demoralizing, not to mention inefficient.Some stress management experts say a nap can refresh the mind and body so we […]
Valuable Denica’s lessons learned
When we opened Denica’s Pastry Café 12 years ago, we thought we had an idea of what we were getting into. I spent hours on our business plan, making up numbers and projections, maxing out every line of credit we could get our hands on. Definitely put all of our eggs into one basket. We […]
Bad Moods
Most people spend three out of 10 days battling a foul mood. The causes of crabbiness are many, including lack of sleep and changes in hormone levels. Research has even linked chronic peevishness to too much activity in the frontal lobe of the brain. But whatever the cause, you can take steps to mitigate a […]
How to make a perfect salad at home
One thing we are known for is our yummy salads. With the holidays coming up, I’d thought I’d pass on some ideas for you to use when you entertain. A great salad, like a great dessert, can be the highlight of your meal. First of all, making a great salad is all about the ingredients. […]
