one-woman candy factory

This Halloween I decided to shake things up a bit from last year's typical store-bought goody bags for the trick-or-treaters. Without being fully aware of what came over me, I found myself making an entire batch of polvoron---no-bake sweets made of toasted flour, powdered milk, sugar (the enemy!) and butter, plus, rice flakes or nuts.

I slaved away all morning while CC was taking her nth cat nap for the day. She's 10 now (56 in human years) and can't help it so I didn't mind. I ended up making about 10 dozen candies, all gone by the time the last of the ghouls and witches had left.

Ready to call it a day, I was beginning to think CC didn't care about this one-woman candy factory. Just then, she gave me a little "treat"---the ultimate in feline expressions of love (or possession?)---a pin dance (kittenly kneading) on my belly!

In retrospect, I probably just smelled like milk...

trick or treat?

Guess what CC discovered in her inbox today...a Halloween postcard from her adorable little buddy Baci! Baci is a male Ragamese (part Ragdoll, part Siamese). CC is certain he's part Banshee too, owing to his nightly spine-chilling, ear-piercing yowls. His humans don't mind at all; or at least they have been trained not to. He has them completely under the spell of his deep blue googly eyes, of course!

message in a (milk) bottle

Unlike most cats, CC does not care a whisker for catnip. Like most cats, though, she absolutely adores milk. The mere mention of it sends her into a state of elated bliss (better than a packet of the freshest catnip can ever hope to accomplish). I love milk too, especially cream-topped organic whole milk from Straus Family Creamery. Thanks to my dear sis-in-law, AC, for the recommendation! Before returning her empty (washed, thank you) milk bottle to the store, she uses it as a vessel for her dish brush. Precious! Got any ideas for ways to recycle empty milk bottles? Send CC some photos!

Empty bottles, especially antique ones, add a rustic decorative flair, don't you think? I've stumbled upon this great site called jackandfriends.com for home decor and gifts. They've got gorgeous vintage and retro bottles, enamelware, signs and labels, linens and a whole lot more! Giddy-fying!

Message on a kitchen towel: "It's been lovely but I have to scream now."

Ciao and meow!