By , on December 30th, 2010

Why Maisy’s?

After deciding to call my pie company, “Maisy’s” several people asked me if I was Maisy. No, I’m not. Two of my friends told me that the name reminded them of a Dr. Suess character, a lazy bird, named Maisy. I personally had not heard of Maisy Bird.

We tossed around alot of ideas. I suggested, ” The Pastry Brush Pie Company.” Dwight nixed my idea. He …Read More

By , on December 27th, 2010

“Chocolate Cookies”

Several weeks before Christmas, Sam’s teacher sent home a note asking for Sam’s favorite cookie recipe. I think this note may have come home on a day that I was working. This means that the next morning, I probably tried to pick things up from the night before, but missed the recipe note completely. Eventually, I found the note, put it in a spot that,” I wouldn’t forget,” and …Read More

By , on December 25th, 2010

Cookie Swap

For the past several years, I have hosted a cookie exchange at our home. A handful of the friends bake up their favorites and come over to spend quality time together. Good food, excellent company, and no kids!

For me, this event means getting things done around the house. I used to be able to clean closets, dust light fixtures, and redecorate, all before the day of the party. …Read More