Superplexus a Big Hit with Middle School Students

Hello, Everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve added something new to Amy’s Favorites. I have missed it! What have I been up to? Well, working, dancing, and now, social distancing, like everyone else. With the recent call for masks for healthcare workers, I’ve been going through my supplies and sewing up what I can….
The Pillsbury Bake-Off has started its "You Be the Judge!" portion of the selection process for the 100 finalists for the April 2010 contest. Actually, I’m behind by two weeks, as they are already on #3 of 10 voting weeks. The recipes were due by April 20 and I’m amazed that they were able to,…
Good iced tea is hard to find. Great iced tea, seemingly impossible! I am sitting here at my desk with a glass of this favorite beverage, cleaning up the tax forms mess (now you know why I didn’t post yesterday!) I drink iced tea almost every day. Usually black with lemon, occasionally a tad sweet,…
Essence of Chocolate: Recipes for Baking and Cooking with Fine Chocolate I admit I am very skeptical about cookbooks like this. Are they just using chocolate to lure me in? Will the butter, chocolate, and time that I put into these recipes yield fabulous results? (I’m kind of a chocolate dessert snob, I admit it!) …
It’s the day beforeThanksgiving and I haven’t baked or cooked a thing. But I managed to do some errands in downtown Fredericksburg (VA) and decided to stop at Mocha Mo’s Cafe for the first time. It’s located about a block from the train station, so I’m guessing that’s where most of their business is generated…
I’m kind of in love with the soup I made this afternoon. It’s flavorful, healthy, and pretty – perfect with some warm, crusty bread. (I made a loaf from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day.) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 teaspoon…