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About me - Cece Maddlone

My life has been one of exploration, passions and diverse interests. I was fortunate enough to be the daughter of a world traveling scholar and an opera soprano. Through them I learned about history, food, music, art, philosophy and, well, life. Everything

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Business > Starting a Business How to start a home catering business
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Recently our catering company placed a very small online ad for part-time help. Much to our amazement, we were inundated with resumes and phone calls. Yes! Resumes from bank supervisors, teachers, society mavens, etc., etc. We had made it clear in the ad that we were looking for someone to do the basic grunt work of cleaning ... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding: Planning the reception
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If you are reading this, you've probably been doing your research and have been inundated with tips on how to save money on you wedding, what to watch out for, and exactly how involved and unpleasant this whole process can be. All these articles are extremely helpful and very informative, and will definitely help you with the... More..

Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments History of garlic
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There is nothing more glorious than the sweet, buttery taste of fresh roasted garlic spread over a piece of Bruschetta. Garlic is a staple ingredient of countries ranging from Europe to the Orient. Its pungent flavor has been used around the world to accent a variety of cuisines for over 6,000 years.Although it is not certain... More..

Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Exposing the unscrupulous practices of the mortgage broker
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My relationship to the mortgage industry has been an extensive one; you could say it runs in the family. I was a realtor/consumer mortgage advisor for over 14 years, and my brother worked in retail and wholesale mortgages for over 20. My husband trained mortgage brokers for 5 years on the use of third party electronic origina... More..

Travel > Africa & Middle East Travel experiences: Morocco
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When I was a little girl, my days were filled with the feel of sunshine on my face, the smells of baking bread and warm, fresh picked tomatoes, the sounds of music, and the visions of my father tenderly weeding his garden while my mother cooked in the kitchen. I know it sounds like I lived a bucolic life, but that wasn't the ... More..

Pets & Animals > Horse Care & Health A guide to horse first aid
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When we think of horses we perceive them as strong, noble animals; prime athletes that operate at the peak of their physical abilities. After all, throughout the millennium they have been the physical extensions of man, allowing their riders to perform feats far beyond our meager limitations. However, every horse owner is acu... More..

Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies The health benefits of lavender
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These days, many things are making a comeback - from 70's mementos to comic book heroes - they're all finding a new resurgence of interest amongst today's generation. Another facet that's making headway is the renewed interest in herbal remedies. Old folklore is now making way for cutting edge research that is breathing new l... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Dressage horse stories
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It's been a very hard day at work. The droning "TO DO" list is still running endlessly through my brain like a ticker tape. As I drive up the dusty road to the barn, I can feel my grip tightening on the wheel. This is the part of my day I look forward to the most - even though I have to talk myself into it almost every night.... More..

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