Yummy Goods Blog

Would you like to know my  cupcake-eating technique?  it might just change your whole cupcake-eating life! First, pull off the top  to separate the cupcake into 2 layers: Next, hold the top upside down, so the frosting is on the bottom and place on the other half of the cupcake:   Now you have a cupcake sandwich. The frosting will be evenly spread throughout your eating experience. Enjoy. You're welcome. xoxo, m

The other day, my honey said to me, "After work, I'm taking you somewhere and you need to bring your camera." Oooh! A surprise photo location? Cool! He said, " I'll give you one word: RUST." At five, we headed home (we work together), grabbed the camera and  headed out. Ten minutes later, we arrived at our destination, Dowses Beach in Osterville. From the parking lot, we took this sandy lane through the Cape Cod roses (rosa rugosa) to get to the beach: We walked up to the jetty and I saw this: ooooooh. What is that?    Only the most amazing bubbly rust that I...

2/2020 UPDATED TO ADD: You can find Maddy and her pottery on instagram here ! My dear friend Madelyn Macedo and I  headed to Somerville for the Boston Handmade Marketplace, where she was a vendor.  This was an awesome show! The merchandise was varied and high quality, turnout was great, set up and takedown was hassle-free. The live music really made it special.  I met some wonderful people, saw awesome stuff and took tons of pictures but of course I must pimp share Madelyn's darling pottery. Fez Monkey Teapot!! Kitty Mush bowls!  I love those egg cups, above. Maddy's newest motif: Oh. My. God. Raccoons! So...

June 17, 2008 I finally cut into my precious Kokka fabric and made myself a tote. I incorporated both of the prints, along with that grape-juice-colored  linen/rayon blend that I found wicked cheap at  Joanne's.    Some freestyle stitching with the machine  gives the plain fabric panel and handles some interest. I  love the handles:   I didn't want both sides to be the same, so I mixed it up a little:  xo, m

June 9, 2008 The yellowy quilt top I started has grown: Mmmm, buttery, sunny, golden, lemony.  On Saturday, after gardening all day, I took a nap in a quilt-draped hammock. Ahhh...Have you noticed how patchwork is even more magical when spread on  grass or a hammock? Listening to: Jolie Holland  Just finished devouring and am about to go  back for seconds: What It Is by Lynda Barry  xo, m