For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. Audrey Hepburn

I found this very amusing. From Housekeeping Monthly, 13 May, 1955. Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have be thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they get home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm welcome needed. Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it. Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Run a dustcloth over the tables. During the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering to his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction. Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him. Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first - remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours. Don't greet him with complaints and problems. Don't complain if he's late for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through at work. Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or lie him down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice. Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him. A good wife always knows her place. Aren't you ladies glad times have changed???

" I love wearing Sugar Baby Aprons- whether I’m cooking or just playing hostess. They look so cute and all of my friends, girls and guys, compliment me when I wear them. Sometimes they even think they’re part of my outfit! Gotta love a good looking apron!" Candace Cameron Bure

Yellow Floral apron great for gardening or grilling





Yellow floral apron is perfect for spring! This fun and flirty apron injects a sexy little sassiness into your kitchen! So adorable that you'll want to wear it not only to cook in but to serve your guests too! Double it's usage by using this retro style apron while you are gardening or grilling. This beautiful floral apron is 100% cotton, 100% sexy and is machine washable.

apron has also been seen on the beautiful Candace Cameron Bure

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No you’re not dreaming. Southern California native, Actress, Chef, Vegetarian Personality Leslie Sarna represents the younger, chicer vegetarian movement that isn’t sacrificing style for sustainability. A practicing vegetarian since eight years old, Leslie shares her farm-to-stylish-table recipes daily – integrating an array of local growers and organic wineries along the way. From raw to remarkable, Leslie shares her passion for the “whole” food daily on her website, lesliesarna.com, in live appearances, on TV and throughout the web – most notably as the new face of Mother Nature Network,CNN‘s newly launched eco-lifestyle brand. Her site is seen daily in 130 countries and boasts half a million viewers weekly. She’s been featured in Glamour Magazine, Maxim Magazine, US Magazine, Yummily, Foodgawker, Tastespotting, Gojee, Tasteologie, Seriouseats, Dailymotion, Mind Body Green and on Food Network and Discovery Channel’s: Stuff Happens with Bill Nye the Science Guy. Maxim recently wrote: ”We want to hire Leslie Sarna as our own personal chef! We’ll even eat vegetables for her.” And who wouldn’t? Leslie’s ‘girl next door’ persona attracts everyone from carnivorous males to blogging grannies. Through her engagement online and in the media, Leslie hopes her passion will inspire life-long eating habits and longer life for her audiences and fans. Leslie Sarna regularly extends her personality as “Veggie Dreamgirl” to non-profit health campaigns likeLivestrong, City of Hope, and Save The Ta-Tas. A devoted animal lover and mom of two rescue-animals –Pepé & Carson– Leslie gives her time and enthusiasm to a number of animal rights organizations including The Humane Society, Best Friends Animal Rescue and Farm Sanctuary, through promotional support and appearances. I cant wait to make her Zucchini Roll-ups, check out her website for fabulous Vegetarian recipes.http://lesliedurso.com/

Sugar Baby Aprons gets on the Steven and Chris show on CBC!!! Sugar Baby Aprons was thrilled to have their Christmas apron showcased on the Steven and Chris show as Chef Jo showed us how to make the perfect mashed potatoes and perfect mushroom gravy. Behind the scenes at Steven and Chris some lucky winners were chosen to win their very own Sugar baby Apron.

Turn up the romance in your kitchen with one of our beautiful Sugar baby aprons. They're bound to warm up your heart and the hearts of the ones you love. Whatever your style, there is sure to be a beautiful Valentine's heart apron in our Sugar Baby Apron Collection page you whether or not you are a domestic diva.And our Valentines day special is our Signature Sugar baby Apron with its adorable matching mitt for free. Great gifts for under $50.00

 

Shortbread cookies

 

This is my Grama's traditional shortbread recipe and no Christmas would be complete without them. There really easy and can be done with cherries or with sprinkles, so they are lots of fun for the kids to get their aprons on and help.

 

Candy Cane Cake

 

INGREDIENTS

 

• 1 cup sifted cake or pastry flour
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 12 egg whites, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 8 ounces peppermint candy canes
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
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• Preparation
• 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Sift together flour and 3/4 cup sugar. Sift again and set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl or standing mixer, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt. Beat until soft peaks form. Add 3/4 cup sugar and the vanilla and almond extracts. Continue beating until egg whites are firm but not dry.
• 3. Sift one-third of the flour-sugar mixture onto the egg whites and, with a rubber or silicone spatula, gently fold the mixture into the egg whites. Add remaining flour in two batches, folding gently after each addition. Turn batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan and bake until browned and firm to the touch, 50 to 60 minutes.
• 4. Invert cake (in pan) on a cooling rack for at least an hour. When completely cool, run a long, thin, sharp knife between cake and pan to loosen, and remove cake.
• 5. Put candy canes in a large sealable plastic bag. Crush them into small pieces with a meat pounder, rolling pin, or the bottom of a small frying pan. Sift crushed candy with a fine-mesh strainer and reserve candy dust for another use (see Notes). Set crushed candy aside.
• 6. In a large bowl, beat cream with remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar until soft peaks form. Frost cake with whipped cream using a spatula to form swirls and peaks. Sprinkle frosted cake with crushed candy canes. (To get candy on the sides, hold your hand about 1 in. from the cake and gently toss crushed candy at the sides.) Serve immediately, using a serrated knife to cut slices.