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Our Vacation in the Winter of COVID - February 11th, 2021
Before COVID-19 became a household term and a worldwide nightmare, we typically spent about half the year enjoying various forms Read the Rest…
To Catch A Shrimp - July 14th, 2018
It’s a couple of minutes past 5:00 pm and just as I am mentally switching gears to happy hour, I Read the Rest…
Happy Valentine’s Day - February 13th, 2018
Valentine’s Day. Is this the holiday you love to hate, or is that just me? I mean, while I do Read the Rest…
French 75 Punch, Perfect For Your Holiday Party - December 24th, 2017
While Jon and I are all about entertaining, admittedly we tend to enjoy hosting small, intimate gatherings over large, standing-room-only Read the Rest…
Berry Shortcake - June 29th, 2016
It’s strawberry season here in our little neck of the woods, and I could not be happier. The local farms Read the Rest…
Martini On The Rocks - June 21st, 2016
It seems I have become infatuated with frozen water. Honestly, my love affair with ice is not a new thing. Read the Rest…
Eliza’s Cinnamon Buns - May 11th, 2016
book club A code women use to get together and drink large amounts of alcohol, especially margaritas. It Read the Rest…
Homemade Carrot Cake – A Labor Of Love - March 27th, 2016
This cake is a labor of love. By that, I mean it’s a lot of work. But I love carrot Read the Rest…
Pimento Cheese – It’s a Southern Thing - March 10th, 2016
Pimento Cheese. It’s a Southern thing. Like so many recipes that have been around forever, there are many versions of Read the Rest…
Grapefruit Martini: This One’s A Keeper - February 19th, 2016
Sometimes, it seems, there can be a lot of joy and happiness in a martini glass. And this is one Read the Rest…
Christmas Brunch - December 24th, 2015
When we started this blog, I had a vision (albeit somewhat blurred) and goal to share all aspects of life Read the Rest…
Debbie’s Birthday Cake - December 16th, 2015
How do you spell love? For me, I spell it C.A.K.E. At least that’s what I did last week when Read the Rest…
Life Happens - June 4th, 2015
Life happens. That’s the only reason I have for explaining our absence over the last couple of weeks. With an Read the Rest…
Mother’s Day Brunch - May 7th, 2015
Here’s what is going down this week. It’s Mother’s Day. You volunteered to host the family for brunch. You haven’t Read the Rest…
The Magic of Frozen Water - May 1st, 2015
My sister-in-law, Lisa, showed up the other day with a present for me. It may be one of the best Read the Rest…
The Best Key Lime Pie Ever - April 28th, 2015
This isn’t a novel idea, but it’s certainly how my mind works. My food tastes and preferences change with the Read the Rest…
Cinco de Mayo Party - April 25th, 2015
One doesn’t need to be fluent in Spanish to know what Cinco de Mayo means. Although, truthfully, I wonder how Read the Rest…
Some Of My Favorite Entertaining Tips - April 19th, 2015
Once again (and back by popular demand), here is a list of entertaining tips from House Beautiful magazine. The magazine Read the Rest…
Risotto With Friends - April 3rd, 2015
When we first started this blog, one of the first posts we shared listed 10 reasons why you all should Read the Rest…
Easter Brunch Menu - March 31st, 2015
Here comes Peter Cottontail… While I know the the true meaning of Easter isn’t the egg hunts or the candy-filled Read the Rest…
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits - March 22nd, 2015
Biscuits. It hardly gets more southern than this. Biscuits might even be considered a downright staple in the south. If Read the Rest…
Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup – What’s Not To Love - March 4th, 2015
This is not new news. I love soup. I love eating soup and I love making soup. For me, a Read the Rest…
What’s For Dinner: Comfort Food - March 1st, 2015
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a gazillion times. There’s a reason that they call it comfort food. Read the Rest…
The (Not So Lazy) Lemon Tart - February 16th, 2015
Two things attracted to me to this recipe initially. One, the name. The original name was Lazy Mary’s Lemon Tart. Read the Rest…
Something Sweet and Homemade for Valentine’s Day - February 12th, 2015
Note: This is an updated version (with many more pictures) of our Valentine’s Day post from 2013. You can read Read the Rest…
Back To Basics: Really Good Mashed Potatoes - February 8th, 2015
Soufflés are to the culinary world what Mt. Everest is to the mountaineering world: The ultimate proof of skill, tenacity Read the Rest…
Crock-Pot Meatballs - January 26th, 2015
According to my good buddy Brian Williams, the Crock-pot just turned 75 last week. Ours isn’t 75 years old, but Read the Rest…
A Simple Party For The Reluctant Entertainer - January 17th, 2015
My sister-in-law is what you might call a “reluctant entertainer.” Which is a little funny to me. Ironic funny, not Read the Rest…
Time to Simplify - January 8th, 2015
Some people start the new year like a runner leaving the start line of a big race. A little start Read the Rest…
A New Year’s Eve Dessert Idea - December 31st, 2014
It’s New Year’s Eve, which means I’m busy pulling together the final details for our dinner party. Our friends offered to Read the Rest…
New Year’s Eve Dinner Party - December 28th, 2014
“Here’s to the bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old; Here’s to the things that are yet Read the Rest…
Every Day is a Holiday With Nanaimo Bars - December 22nd, 2014
We’re re-posting one of our most popular holiday recipes (originally posted in November of 2012). Since Nanaimo Bars are an Read the Rest…
When Girls Do Lunch - December 18th, 2014
Things have been a little quiet around the blog the last couple of weeks. Our energy and our focus have Read the Rest…
Once Again With The Cranberries: Brie Cranberry Bites - December 7th, 2014
Although I was always told it’s not polite to say “I told you so,” some situations just seem to call Read the Rest…
Glazed Orange Cranberry Scones - November 30th, 2014
If variety is the spice of life, then these scones are providing plenty of spice around here. This is my Read the Rest…
Expert Holiday Entertaining Tips - November 24th, 2014
Every year for the past few years, House Beautiful magazine has published a list of top holiday entertaining tips. From Read the Rest…
Dress Up Your Punch Bowl With An Ice Ring - November 18th, 2014
Punch for parties. Talk about something that has been around forever. A quick search on the internet told me that Read the Rest…
Cranberry Layer Cake – A Perfect Thanksgiving Dessert - November 14th, 2014
Okay, here we go again. A new recipe (yea!) that, yet again, I can’t seem to share without telling you Read the Rest…
Virtual World Meets Real World - November 6th, 2014
Blogging is a virtual thing. Probably more than any other aspect, that’s what I’ve come to realize and appreciate about Read the Rest…
Halloween Dinner Party - October 31st, 2014
It’s true. I’ve been known to get just a little carried away during the holidays. I’m not biased. I treat Read the Rest…
Mummy Cookies for Halloween - October 29th, 2014
My history with frosted sugar cookies goes waaayyy back. Almost to the beginning of time. Well, at least the beginning Read the Rest…
Pumpkin Carving Party - October 27th, 2014
You know how irritating it can be when some people sit around and talk about how different things used to Read the Rest…
Betty’s Pumpkin Bread - October 21st, 2014
Fall. People either love this time of year or they don’t. I fall into the “love it” category. Someone recently Read the Rest…
Fall Is Here – Time for Chicken Corn Chowder - October 8th, 2014
There are very few things I enjoy as much as a fall day. A real fall day, when the temperatures Read the Rest…
She Walked. - October 3rd, 2014
And she walked. She walked 60 miles over three days. She walked over 1500 miles during the months leading up Read the Rest…
Bite-Size Lasagna - September 30th, 2014
Around our house, when we have some bit of information to share with each other, we’ve gotten in the habit Read the Rest…
A Legacy of Feeding People - September 26th, 2014
Sometimes, something hits you and it’s so darn obvious you can’t believe it hasn’t been utterly clear before that point. Read the Rest…
Jon’s Birthday Cake - September 21st, 2014
It’s been a while since I baked a cake for Jon’s birthday. And, when I say “a while,” I really Read the Rest…
Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones - September 18th, 2014
It all started with a trip to one of the local farm stands a couple of weeks ago. It was Read the Rest…
Lemon Blackberry Ice Cream - September 8th, 2014
There has been a whole lotta blackberrying going on around here lately. Sometimes, everything comes up roses. At this particular Read the Rest…
Fresh Tomato and Basil Tart - September 4th, 2014
Something had to happen. These beautiful, ripe tomatoes, gifts from neighbors with bountiful gardens, had been sitting on our counter Read the Rest…
Impromptu Entertaining - September 1st, 2014
Impromptu. What a great word. Fun to say and perfect in some situations. Just another good example of something we Read the Rest…
Goodbye, Summer - August 29th, 2014
As if right on cue, the temperatures have dropped about 20 degrees today and the skies are gray. I guess Read the Rest…
Blackberry Cobbler – Some Things Are Worth Repeating - August 27th, 2014
When we first launched our blog, one of our earliest posts was about blackberries. Specifically, it was about my dread Read the Rest…
Hot Crab Dip - August 24th, 2014
As I write this, we have a crab pot in the water and we’re whiling away some time, which seems Read the Rest…
Summer’s Last Hurrah - August 19th, 2014
I know. Seasons change. Four seasons and all of that. And, I’m actually okay with living in a four-seasons world. Read the Rest…
Let Them Eat Cupcakes - August 15th, 2014
What’s a birthday party without cake? Or, in this case, cupcakes. I know they are a little trendy right now, Read the Rest…
Good Tidings From The Garden - August 11th, 2014
A recipe for Lemon Zucchini Bread showed up in my feed from Pinterest this morning. Which was very timely since Read the Rest…
Our Favorite Summer Salad - July 30th, 2014
Summer. At its best, it is easy, leisurely and relaxed. And, it seems that everyone is on an endless vacation. Read the Rest…
Just Do It - July 28th, 2014
Not like I need any reminders of why I love summer. But this was a perfect summer evening, and we Read the Rest…
Raspberry Ice Cream - July 24th, 2014
Occasionally on Facebook or in e-mails I see one of those lists that contain things that “kids born today” will Read the Rest…
Homemade Clam Chowder - July 13th, 2014
Growing up in the Seattle area in the 50’s and 60’s, we were all familiar with a guy who was Read the Rest…
Nature’s Spontaneity = Strawberry Shortcake - July 9th, 2014
I’ve never been much of a “fruit and vegetable” gardener. I’m one of those people who loves the idea of Read the Rest…
Happy Birthday America! - June 30th, 2014
Everyone loves a birthday party, it seems. And when it’s the good ol’ US of A that’s having the birthday, Read the Rest…
A Pound Cake Recipe Falls Flat. Or Does It? - June 25th, 2014
It was one of those afternoons where I feeling pretty snorty about my entertaining prowess. The table was set, the Read the Rest…
Some Like It Hot - June 21st, 2014
For as long as I have been making cornbread (the early days using the stuff out of the blue box Read the Rest…
Strawberry Napolean - June 10th, 2014
I think this dessert has been around for a long time. But I had never had it until I was Read the Rest…
Lemonade - June 8th, 2014
Did every kid, at some point growing up, have a lemonade stand at the end of their driveway? I did. Read the Rest…
Mom’s Simple (and Simply Delicious) Potato Salad - June 3rd, 2014
Growing up, our family was not what you would call foodies. My mom didn’t spend her time in the kitchen Read the Rest…
Summer Spinach Salad - May 27th, 2014
Summer is here, and the proof is in the eating. It’s strawberry season, which means it’s salad season in this Read the Rest…
Grilled Cuban Sandwich - May 24th, 2014
I’ll take Entertaining Quandaries for $200. Answer: “Cuban Sandwich Sliders” Question: “What do you take to a dock party where Read the Rest…
Crab Cakes – A Summer Favorite - May 18th, 2014
Memorial Day is the official kick-off to the summer season. At least in most parts of the country. Here, in Read the Rest…
Pizza, Chapter 3 - May 14th, 2014
Sometimes, in life, it’s the simple things that can make the biggest difference. With food, this can be especially true. Read the Rest…
Brunch – A Good Reason to Rise and Shine - May 10th, 2014
I’m not what you’d call a morning person. And by that I mean that not by any stretch of the Read the Rest…
Scones! A Glorious Way to Start the Day - May 8th, 2014
My love affair with scones began at the state fair. I don’t think I ever missed the fair and loved Read the Rest…
Chalk: It’s Not Just For Kids Any More - May 5th, 2014
We have a pretty fabulous group of friends that are all part of our entertaining community. Our “village,” if you Read the Rest…
Homemade Cinnamon Bread - May 3rd, 2014
When I look at my collection of recipes, I feel very fortunate to have so many from friends and family. Read the Rest…
Zucchini Muffins: An Experiment in Cryogenics - April 24th, 2014
What is it about zucchini. It seems that every fall some well-meaning neighbor (the one with the big vegetable garden) Read the Rest…
Egg Salad Sandwich: Sometimes Simple is Best - April 22nd, 2014
Sometimes simple is best. And, for me, that’s how I feel about Egg Salad Sandwiches. Three ingredients, plus a little Read the Rest…
Caramel Layer Chocolate Squares: Bake ‘Em, Serve ‘Em, Take a Bow - April 17th, 2014
There’s a reason I waited so long to make these Caramel Layer Chocolate Squares. And, I almost didn’t tell you Read the Rest…
A Tasty Use for Hardboiled Eggs - April 14th, 2014
If the Easter Bunny does his job this weekend, chances are you’ll have a surplus of dyed hardboiled eggs in Read the Rest…
Lemon Icebox Pie - April 10th, 2014
Even before Pinterest came along, I was a collector of things that inspired me and recipes I wanted to try. Read the Rest…
Hummingbird Cake (Just a Funny Name – No Birds Were Harmed) - March 28th, 2014
The original recipe for Hummingbird Cake was submitted by a reader and first appeared in Southern Living magazine in 1978. Read the Rest…
Making The Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich - March 26th, 2014
A friend asked me recently what my “signature dish” is. That one stumped me. I had never stopped to consider Read the Rest…
Oven Baked French Fries with Truffle Oil - March 23rd, 2014
The internet is the greatest invention. Ever. Not only can I find anything I’m looking for, no matter how abstract Read the Rest…
Margaritas, Tangerine Style - March 19th, 2014
“Money can’t buy happiness. But it can buy tequila, and that’s almost the same.” (Jose Cuervo advertisement) There’s just something Read the Rest…
Dinner Party 101 - March 18th, 2014
As far as parties go, I’m a dinner party kind of gal. I mean, as opposed to a cocktail party Read the Rest…
Favorite Pasta - March 12th, 2014
Everyone seems to have a favorite food. We’re a community who loves our food and labels it accordingly. Oh, this Read the Rest…
Pizza Night - March 10th, 2014
I love pizza nights! Well, more specifically, pizza nights when we make homemade pizza for dinner. Okay, actually what I Read the Rest…
Hosting Après-Ski - February 27th, 2014
a·près-ski [ah-prey-skee, ap-rey-] noun 1. the period of relaxation that follows skiing: menus suitable for après-ski. adjective 2. pertaining to Read the Rest…
Chocolate Chip Cookies to Covet - February 17th, 2014
This is a pretty bold proclamation, but I think these are the best chocolate chip cookies in the world. I Read the Rest…
Breakfast for Dinner - February 13th, 2014
I read something recently that said that the new trend is having breakfast for dinner. Boy, I never really thought Read the Rest…
Say “I Love You” With Chocolate. And Raspberries. - February 9th, 2014
If I’m being totally honest, I have to admit that sometimes I feel like the Scrooge of Valentines Day. It’s Read the Rest…
Groundhog Day - February 3rd, 2014
It’s official. Six more weeks of winter. At least according to that cute little rodent turned meteorologist, Punxsutawney Phil, who Read the Rest…
Hosting a Ski Weekend - January 31st, 2014
Oh, sure. Our friends tell us that we’re the reason they come to visit. But we have a sneaking suspicion Read the Rest…
Homemade Granola – A Dine and Dash Breakfast - January 26th, 2014
Around this house, mornings seem to happen at one of two speeds. We’re either relaxed and leisurely and can hang Read the Rest…
Girls Weekend - January 21st, 2014
What do you get when you have a group of longtime friends, together for an entire weekend, away from jobs Read the Rest…
Got Tangerines? Make A Mousse! - January 15th, 2014
Of course I understand how someone might have asked, “Why exactly do you need 10 pounds of tangerines?” And that Read the Rest…
Fun in the Snow Means It’s Time For Hot Chocolate - January 14th, 2014
Baby, it’s cold outside! And the snow has been falling pretty much non-stop for the last several days. Around here, Read the Rest…
The Story of Our Quickie. Oops, Make That Quiche… - January 7th, 2014
This is one of those times when I am super excited to share something with you. In this case, it’s Read the Rest…
Turkey: From Roast to Soup - December 29th, 2013
I’m all in favor of a big feast of turkey, or roast beast if you happen to live in Whoville. Read the Rest…
Christmas Morning Torment - December 23rd, 2013
To the casual observer, my childhood and upbringing could appear pretty idyllic. A beautiful mother that we’re pretty sure June Read the Rest…
Mom’s Chocolate Cream Pie: A Holiday Tradition Born In the Kitchen - December 20th, 2013
There is no other time of the year when traditions mean as much as during the holidays. Big or small, Read the Rest…
Putting the Couth into Casual - December 18th, 2013
There is something appealing about a formally set table. Just looking at the pictures on Pinterest or in catalogs makes Read the Rest…
Tips to Help You (Throw a) Party Like a Pro - December 17th, 2013
‘Tis the season! To jubilate and to fa-la-la; to gather together and celebrate; to host and be hosted; and to survive with Read the Rest…
When You Can’t Hide the Welcome Mat - December 12th, 2013
Like it or not, the holiday season is here. And with it comes the inevitable opportunity for entertaining in a Read the Rest…
Homemade Cranberry Sauce - November 25th, 2013
When people discuss Thanksgiving and the annual feast of turkey, stuffing, potatoes and pies, they usually seem to have pretty Read the Rest…
Ready, Set (the table), Go! - November 24th, 2013
Call me old fashioned, but it just seems like everyone should know which side of the plate to put the Read the Rest…
A Recipe Straight from Tuscany - November 20th, 2013
Most people agree, there is a lot to love about Italy. People who have been there talk about the history. Read the Rest…
Recipe Reflections - November 10th, 2013
As I write this, Mother Nature is doing her darndest to make it perfectly clear that fall is here. The real fall, Read the Rest…
The End of Summer - September 10th, 2013
All good things must come to an end. Or so they say. And lots of people are saying it around Read the Rest…
Lazy Days of Summer? - August 26th, 2013
We know that we have been woefully absent from this blog the last few weeks. Thank you to our followers Read the Rest…
Amazing Creamed Corn (Trust Me!) - July 24th, 2013
Since this is the third time I’ve made this recipe in just about as many weeks, I think it’s time Read the Rest…
Time for Fresh Crab - July 1st, 2013
Signs of summer are all around us. We’re experiencing an early summer here in the Pacific Northwest, and by that Read the Rest…
For the Love of Simple - June 2nd, 2013
Simple food. It seems to be what I always gravitate to, whether I’m planning a party for 6 or just Read the Rest…
Just In Time for Mother’s Day - May 8th, 2013
We had one of those impromptu sort of gatherings the other day that remind me what it’s like to be Read the Rest…
Best. Cake. Ever. - April 23rd, 2013
The truth is I don’t make cakes very often. And the reasons are pretty simple. First, a big cake goes Read the Rest…
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring - April 21st, 2013
Spring has (finally) begun to show its face here in the mountains. If you measure a winter based on snowfall, Read the Rest…
And the children shall lead us - March 25th, 2013
Let’s be honest here. If it weren’t for our daughter’s refusal to eat pancakes made from Bisquick when she was Read the Rest…
Ode to Dad: A Tale of Three Coconut Cream Pies - March 11th, 2013
Last week would’ve been my dad’s 95th birthday. In his memory, and to celebrate his birthday, I decided to make Read the Rest…
A Hearty Wintertime Favorite - March 8th, 2013
It’s early March. In many parts of the country, that means there are starting to be hints that spring is Read the Rest…
A Craving for Orange Rolls - March 4th, 2013
Sometimes it just starts with a hankering. And many times, as in this case, I really don’t even know where Read the Rest…
The Perils of Happy Hour - February 25th, 2013
Don’t let people tell you otherwise. As a host or hostess, a happy hour can actually be too happy. Don’t Read the Rest…
Simply Entertaining - February 19th, 2013
We’re sort of in recovery mode here. We started off the month with a visit from our forever friends and Read the Rest…
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Treat - February 8th, 2013
Say “I Love You” with a cupcake. I’ve spent a fair bit of time around pastries. Probably more time consuming Read the Rest…
Mac and Cheese for Grown-Ups - February 6th, 2013
This is not your kids’ mac and cheese. This is an I’m-all-grown-up, serve-me-with-wine, call-me-pasta-not-macaroni kind of dish. This is a Read the Rest…
A Comfort Food Classic - January 28th, 2013
Comfort food. Even the name conjures up a happy place. It’s the kind of food we want to eat when Read the Rest…
To Brine or not to Brine - January 24th, 2013
We tend to be late adopters in general. You’ll probably never hear about some new technique or gadget here first. Read the Rest…
Chili, redux - January 22nd, 2013
It’s not that I’m really a perfectionist, but I don’t like making mistakes. I mean, really, who does? But I Read the Rest…
Our sweet addiction - January 13th, 2013
First there was Cracker Jacks. Followed by Fiddle Faddle. And then Kettle Corn. A distinct evolutionary track of my caramel Read the Rest…
The Season of Entertaining - January 8th, 2013
There is a season of giving. A season of hope. We all know about football season and the season of Read the Rest…
Gluten Free? - January 6th, 2013
We got this great question recently about gluten-free recipes: Jim asked: “Hey entertaining couple! In my small group of best Read the Rest…
Happy New Year! - December 31st, 2012
Tonight and tomorrow are all about reflection, anticipation, out with the old/with in the new, and celebration. Tonight we kiss Read the Rest…
Top 10 reasons to love Risotto - December 30th, 2012
1. Rice and cheese. Okay, technically that’s two reasons, but it’s because this dish is a combination of rice and Read the Rest…
Short Cuts - December 9th, 2012
Here’s how the whole thing played out. Our house is located in such a place that we were pretty sure Read the Rest…
How to be spontaneous? Plan for it! - December 6th, 2012
Do you ever wonder how some people can pull off spontaneity without even so much as one ruffled feather? Do Read the Rest…
Nothing Smells Like Homemade Cinnamon Rolls - November 30th, 2012
Before there was Cinnabon’s, there was my mom. Growing up, we never bought cinnamon rolls at the mall. Our cinnamon Read the Rest…
Fun holiday garnish - November 28th, 2012
Last week, as we gathered at a neighbor’s house for Thanksgiving, we were thankful for the many things that our Read the Rest…
Of Celebrities and Thanksgiving Leftovers - November 23rd, 2012
I should start by saying that I’m not one of those people that goes berserk over celebrities. While I can Read the Rest…
Life of Pi(e) - November 18th, 2012
On Friday, I was sitting here having one of those serious “what was I thinking” moments. My family Thanksgiving get Read the Rest…
Holiday Time is Party Time! - November 14th, 2012
There are Christmas decorations in almost every store. I’m starting to see Christmas commercials on TV. And, today I heard Read the Rest…
An easy scoop ‘n serve dessert - November 12th, 2012
Several years ago, we were fortunate enough to take a ski trip to Switzerland. In the land of the Alps, Read the Rest…
Minestrone Soup - November 5th, 2012
I didn’t grow up in an Italian family. Far from it, actually. Yet somehow I wandered into adulthood with this Read the Rest…
Homely fruits can make great cocktails - October 30th, 2012
This particular drink has been served at our house on countless occasions. I can’t remember exactly when “pomegranate martini” became Read the Rest…
Candle Confessions - October 26th, 2012
There’s really no denying it. I’m a candle junkie. I have this ungovernable urge to buy and hoard candles in Read the Rest…
Beans in chili? There’s no debating it - October 17th, 2012
First, let’s be very clear what this isn’t. This is NOT a blatant attempt to incite a debate over what Read the Rest…
A Fall Favorite - October 8th, 2012
Fall. People either love the season or they don’t. I fall into the love category. As the weather turns cool, Read the Rest…
Soup’s On! - October 8th, 2012
We’ve just returned from a 3-week vacation in Turkey where, among other things, we spent a week on a boat Read the Rest…
Fresh Summer Corn! - September 12th, 2012
When summer corn is in season, I just can’t resist it. When it’s sweet, local (which means cheap!) and good, Read the Rest…
Wine charms - September 9th, 2012
This is fun idea for a party. I’m always looking for something to do with that stash of vintage postcards Read the Rest…
A day in the life of a dinner party - September 4th, 2012
This is probably a good example of a menu that we planned when we were hungry. Like grocery shopping on Read the Rest…
‘Nuff Said - August 25th, 2012
This designer has the best quotable cards. For me, this one says it all. In case you can’t read the Read the Rest…
Blackberry Cobbler - August 21st, 2012
We all have those memories from our childhood of things we didn’t like to do. It was part of growing Read the Rest…
Blueberries are in season! - July 22nd, 2012
Here’s the interesting thing. I wasn’t a fan of blueberries for a long time. Like most of my life. Not Read the Rest…
Yogurt Fruit Smoothies - July 21st, 2012
Recently our friends came to visit for the weekend and brought their 3 1/2 year old daughter for her first Read the Rest…
Summer’s here, it’s guacamole time! - July 5th, 2012
It seems that everyone has a favorite recipe for guacamole. Or at least their own “special recipe.” Our daughter-in-law suggested Read the Rest…
Best French Toast Ever! - July 5th, 2012
I learned this process of making French toast from the owner of a bed and breakfast in Portland, Oregon that Read the Rest…
Skillet Corn Bread - July 2nd, 2012
Many years ago, when my husband and I were first dating, we took a weekend trip to the wine country Read the Rest…
Oatmeal Worth Getting Out Of Bed For - July 1st, 2012
This recipe will easily feed 4 – 5. Leftovers can be kept for a day or two. But be forewarned, Read the Rest…