Mother Meg

When I came across these cute cookies in Whole Foods a few weeks ago, I fell instantly in love.  Isn’t the packaging just darling?

From Artisan Biscuits in the UK, each delightful  box  of  Two By Two contains delicately flavored all butter biscuits and is modeled after a classic children’s story.

Natural Vanilla Biscuits
Owl & Pussycat shaped;  flavored with Madagascar Vanilla.

Natural Strawberry Biscuits
Lion & Mouse shaped; sweetened with real strawberry juice.

Natural Toffee Biscuits
Tortoise & Hare shaped; dotted with pieces of Yorkshire Toffee.

Natural Lemon Curd Biscuits
George & the Dragon shaped; tartened with English lemon curd.

Do you remember these moral tales from your childhood? I bet you do. But just in case you’ve forgotten, each story is written on the side of the box. So turn your tea-time into story-time, and learn a lesson while you’re at it.

In addition to being so scrumptiously cute, they’re also delightfully delicious. If you don’t have a Whole Foods nearby, try your local gourmet shop. You can also buy these tasty treats online at igourmet or Amazon.

What is the most common surgical procedure performed in U.S. hospitals today? Could it be an appendectomy? Or a  tonsillectomy? Maybe it’s coronary artery bypass surgery. Guess again.

The most common operation happening in American hospitals is the cesarean section. Are you surprised? Want more information on how we got here? Randi Hutter Epstein MD’s Get Me Out: A History of Childbirth is a great place to start. A fun and interesting read, it’s also a great resource for those who want to learn more about the birthing experiences of their foremothers.

What is it about these Little Golden Books that makes me love them so much? Is it their rad, retro illustrations? Their gripping storylines? Ther fun-loving animal protagonists?

It must be all of those things. Because just looking at these covers makes me smile.

And so did finding this nostalgic journal from upcycle books.

Don’t you just love that Poky Little Puppy?