I saw this mini-challenge today and I couldn’t resist joining because it will push me to read some of the 11 non-Anne books on my shelf that I’ve never read.  I know I’ve racked up a large share of challenges already, but I’m starting to feel like my friend, alisonwonderland-there are so many interesting challenges, I [...]

Partly to help us gather our favorite recipes into one place (instead of a growing number of cookbooks that we are unable to find room for) and to provide recipes to others that may be interested, we have started storing our most commonly used or favorite recipes on a website.  Please visit Carey Family Recipes [...]

A tradition in our home is having PulKogi (a traditional Korean dish) on Christmas Eve.  I served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Korea and we enjoy having this dish each year.  I hope you enjoy it.
Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
5 cloves garlic, crushed and [...]

Today is December 20 and I can proudy say that I have accomplished my first reading challenge with 11 days to spare.  Waa-hoo!  I am going to attempt some reading challenges next year and here are my goals.  I will be continuing the Book Awards II Challenge begun in 2008 and finishing 1 June 2009, [...]

I love caramels and a good friend gave us her recipe.  We made them last year to give with our neighborhood gifts.  Here is the recipe:

2 pts. corn syrup – Bring to boil
Add 4 cups sugar – Keep boiling
Add 1 lb butter – Keep boiling
Slowly add 1 pt. heavy cream
Carmelize 3 Tbsp sugar in another [...]

Scott’s parents and siblings decorate a tree each year in honor of his brother, Paul, who died while on active duty in the Air Force.  (You can see previous trees in our Archives.)  All proceeds from the Festival of Trees goes to charity care at Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City.  This year [...]

This week finished up the Lone Peak High School choral department’s Madrigal Feaste for 2008.  Brian, as the President of the Chamber Choir, was heavily involved in the success of the event.  He also played the King, who acts as the Master of Ceremonies and stage manager.  He was doubly wired with his wireless microphone [...]

1. Friends save my life regularly.
2. Better  health; it’s a goal I’m hoping for.
3. I’m ready for a vacation from my full-time volunteer position.
4. Vanilla  is one of my favorite perfumes or aftershaves or smells.
5. The oldest ornament I have is a set of ceramics Scott and I painted the first year we were married-1984.
6. [...]