I received a nice box of assorted cookies from Cookies Direct today- Gingerbread has always been one of my favorites, and I make it around the holidays, for family and friends. I was so excited when I saw that the assortment included, "Ginger Krinkles"- a molasses-looking cookie packed with ginger, spices, and crystals of sugar. They were so good- chewy and filled with that homemade taste, so now I can enjoy ginger cookies year-round, with a quick click of a mouse, for they ship year-round from their Maine facility.
Most folks find themselves torn between 2 cookies- Oatmeal Raisin and Chocolate Chip- I've seen this at tea rooms that I have visited- the "tug-of-war" within the mind of deciding which cookie to choose from, seems to happen to the least-expected consumer. Well, Cookies Direct knows just that, so they had a, "Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip" cookie that has the rich chocolate morsels that you expect, with floating plump raisins and oats.
You may get your own at www.mainecookies.com, and you can even send some cookies to the troops, with their, "Club Nine", program, by adding $9.00 to your order. Read how the program got started at http://www.cookiesdirect.net/ClubNine.html - and you'll see how the extra $9.00 can bring cookies to a soldier. My nephew just got out of AIT training, and I am taking him to Centre College tonight, at midnight to guard a Memorial that has come from Washington DC, so I know all about how hard our troops work so that we can be free- I LOVE them so much....so go ahead and run over to www.mainecookies.com and send some love.

I am now doing food reviewing on my website. I reviewed some wonderful cookies from Heidi's Heavenly Cookies yesterday, and received a beautiful Hummingbird Cake from Allen Brothers today- yummy!

I ate at Bistro 535, in Shelbyville, Kentucky last week. The owner, who freshly cooked all of my food, is known for his, "Brown Avenue", chicken. It is a whole boneless chicken breast smothered with a dijon glaze and heaping spoons of melted cheese. I also got to try his crusted seabass- flaky and perfect, accompanied by lightly grilled asparagus, purple onions, and sprinkles of fresh green parsley. I had a huge slice of stawberry cheesecake to top it all off...need I not mention their famous sweet tea, which I devoured 4 glasses, splashes of lemon.

I had a nice time at Shakertown. The two Harrodsburg Police Officers that guarded me while I toured Shakertown were very nice. I was interviewed by a very nice reporter from The Harrodsburg Herald, the local newspaper. I'm downloading pictures for you. My regular buddies on here, don't pay any attention to the jealous folks that are flaming me- I'm sorry that there are parts of being in the public eye that aren't so nice.
XOXO
Sicily

I am going to Shaketown to sign autographs, do a newspaper interview, and review their famous food- I can't wait. I was born in Harrodsburg in 1969, and this is like a homecoming for me. I'll visit dad's grave too, which is in Mercer County. The wonderful Harrodsburg Police Department will be with me. My nephew has National Guard there - the guys work so hard so we can be free and safe. I'll have pictures downloaded this weekend

XOXO
Sicily

I am packing tonight, for French Lick, Indiana, where I am doing a spa/resort review for my website. I will be signing autographs....and, YES, I can finally sign again!!! I'm spending the night there, then signing autographs for Thunder Over Louisville.

We threw my stepdad a party today- we grilled out, had cake & ice cream, and played corn hole. I bought him a golf card so he can play at any golf club in Kentucky- he was REALLY excited- on the other hand, mom HATES golf.

I started physical therapy last week- I have the best therapist- he used to work with the Dallas Cowboys. It is 60 degrees and wonderful here- I hope to be able to tour by June.