Bialys are small Polish rolls that have a chewy yeast crumb, similar to that of a bagel. Unlike bagels that are boiled after baking, bialys are slightly steamed during baking. Bagels have holes in the center, and bialys have a depression that is filled with a combination of caramelized onions, poppy seeds, salt and pepper.…
Just received my new-to-me Gladys book! Can not WAIT to read this. This book makes number 12 in my collection! sooooo excited to snuggle in and read this… I’ve been collecting Gladys Taber books for over 15 years. She’s amazing. What really impresses me is that every time I re-read one of her books I…
~Seeing~ crocuses blooming in the front bulb garden… (this was yesterday…now the poor things are covered in snow!) and one of my favorite Gladys Taber books “The Book of Stillmeadow” I’m doing a re-read of the spring entries… I love her poem “Song for April”… and the sweet illustrations… ~hearing~ The birds chirping in the…
Today I decided to do a little photo shoot of one of my favorite repurposing projects. When Gracie grew out of her toddler furniture (that had been passed down from Andie…who had received it from Robin…Hi Robin!) I decided to keep the long dresser and turn it into a sideboard. I had been wanting one…
~Grandma Darling’s Potato Chip Chicken~ Here’s a recipe that takes me back to my childhood. My grandma makes this yummy, easy (actually pretty fattening) chicken. If you’re in the mood for a “retro” dinner, make this with mashed potatoes (mixed with cream cheese or sour cream and oven roasted garlic), gravy, and a little tossed…
“I adore simple pleasures. They are the last refuge of the complex.” ~Oscar Wilde Time to wash winter away and indulge in a rejuvenating, spring spa! I bet you have most of the ingredients for your spa experience in your cupboards, pantry and refrigerator. If you do need to take a trip to the market,…
photograph by Melissa Placzek You rise the water unfolds You sleep the water flowers You are water ploughed from its depths You are earth that takes root And in which all is grounded You make bubbles of silence in the desert of sound You sing nocturnal hymns on the arcs of the rainbow You are…
Did I mention we like to grill this time of year? We’ve been taking advantage of the awesome, sunny evenings by sitting out on the deck and firing up the grill. This is an easy, delicious recipe for pork apple burgers with tropical jam or sweet onion skillet jam. An even simpler version is to…
photograph by Melissa Placzek Here’s what I made for Sunday morning breakfast. We enjoyed these with a very yummy pot of French press. Coffee, coconut and chocolate…what could be better? I used some whole wheat flour along with all-purpose flour when I made these, and I think the result was a more dense, moist scone.…
I love this song by “The Weepies” photograph by Melissa Placzek Arms around my body Kisses on my skin I walk away I walk away But he lingers Maybe it should matter More to be myself I walk away I walk away But he lingers And everyone says This love will change you Well I…