If you are planning a trip for viewing fall leaves, here are some tips from our recent outing. It’s just like clockwork, we know it’s going to happen, but still, the glorious colors of fall seem to energize and invigorate us after a long hot summer. It’s nature’s way of saying, ‘Here’s your prize for…
The kids have all the trick-or-treat candy to look forward to this Halloween. but unless you are a big fan of Dum Dums and Milky Ways, you are a bit out of luck. THAT IS UNLESS…you’ve got some fun little Halloween cocktails up your witchy sleeve! I think you will happily let the kiddos indulge…
I hope you can take some time out of your busy day to stop by our Fall Open House tour. I have prepared hot cider (with or without a little sumpin-sumpin in it), pumpkin cheesecake bars and am thrilled to celebrate the coming of fall with you. I really focused on natural fall decor this year. Mostly,…
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars check all the boxes…and are an easy way to get that ‘taste of fall’. Happy Wednesday my friends and welcome to an early taste of fall. Are you starting to channel all things fall as much as I am? If not…I’m going to nudge you along. Last week I shared with…
This recipe for Short Rib Tacos begins with a brown sugar & spice rub, followed by a sear to get ‘that crust’ and then a slow braise in a chili broth for fall-apart tender meat. I’ve been ruminating on how to prepare these short rib tacos for the past month. I know that the standard…
Welcome to our home. One of my most favorite things about our house is the confederate jasmine that covers the pillars on our front porch. And you really need to come by in May, when the jasmine is in full bloom, and just sit on my porch and breathe in the heaven that is jasmine….
So, my friends, I am sharing with you our recipe for Perfect Pulled Pork today. We start by brining our pork shoulder or pork butt. We follow that with a pulled pork rub, which imparts wonderful spicy, sweet and smoky flavor, before we put the pork on our grill with a smoker box. We remove…
Welcome to my world of cubed foods, which I hope you will quickly agree is a great food storage option. You know I steer away from processed and prepackaged foods…just really like to stay as close to the earth as possible with what I put in my and my family’s’ bodies. Additionally, we avoid all the…
Hi Friends, do I have a fun idea for you today! It’s especially perfect if you’re planning a Christmas or holiday party. But first, the backstory (because you know I’m all about the backstory!) Maybe 8-9 years ago, some friends and I came together for a supper club. There were eight couples, and we would…
An easy recipe for individual apple crumble servings. This gluten-free apple crumble recipe is a healthy & easy dessert made in individual ramekins or mini cast iron skillets, but can be made in a baking dish. You can thank me later! I am sharing my recipe for Individual Apple Crumbles or , if you prefer,…
One of my favorite aspects of gardening is when Terry and I are on our daily ‘garden cruise’ and notice one of our crops that is demanding to be included in our dinner menu. Last week, my kale hit its stride, especially the Curly one. Dinner that night was a family favorite, Chipotle Turkey…
Chicken breasts are a staple in our home for their simplicity and their low fat content. I do love chicken thighs, but I’m the outlier in my otherwise white meat family. But let’s be honest, because of their lack of fat, chicken breasts can often be dry if not given some assistance. Marinating your…
My daughter graduates from High School in 2 very short months…gulp! To celebrate her high school achievements and to send her off to college on a high note we are hosting a brunch party the day after her graduation. She is inviting all her close friends, as well as some of our family friends and…
We are a family full of Thai food lovers and Cook’s Illustrated sublime and very flavorful Pad Thai recipe is the best pad thai recipe we’ve tasted yet In general, we are a family of very differing, yet specific tastes. At one extreme is my daughter who loves nothing more than a kale and quinoa salad….
So, this upcoming June, my husband and I will be married for (gulp) 29 years! I’m shaking my head as I write that. All the cliches are true, there are times when it seems like a long slog, but then you come through the other side and are better for it. There are still things…
