The Andiamo, lazily paddling down the St. Croix river, and ducking under the beautiful Stillwater bridge just in in time for me to snap a photo… the leaves beginning to change ~ a kaleidoscope of color! … tea at Tin Bins in Stillwater Minnesota … the Stillwater trolley… bacon cheeseburgers with “the works” and…
Inspire!
scenes from the last couple weeks
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enjoying a vineyard picnic with my dear friend Nancy ~ delicious food and wonderful conversation over a glass of wine while gazing out at a gorgeous vineyard… perfectly ripe heirloom tomatoes in all colors, bursting with flavor… a weekly menu… an afternoon spent at Barnes & Noble with Gracie ~ sipping iced tea and sharing…
minnesota state fair ~ 2013
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the heady, nostalgic scent of fair food several blocks before you reach the grounds… hours of walking… dirty flip-flop feet… endless crowds of people in all sorts of different moods… that first crunchy bite of a classic pronto pup painted with sweet ketchup and tangy mustard… cold, frosty beer… the midway’s salty, greasy french fries,…
up north adventure 2013 ~ part 3
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a leisurely lunch “At Sara’s Table ~ Chester Creek Cafe”…. An absolutely AMAZING restaurant… fabulous, organic, beautiful food. Stellar service, a lovely wine and cocktail list, and a warm welcoming atmosphere. I can honestly say it was some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. Please check this place out the next time you’re passing…
scenes from the last week
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Sprecher root beer floats on the deck while watching the sun set, a walk downtown with Gracie to get some Izzy’s salted caramel ice cream in chocolate dipped cones at the Red Wing Confectionery’s ice cream parlor, fresh farmer’s market fare, iced tea in pretty teacups I found while antiquing in Lake City with my…
scenes from the last couple weeks
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a picturesque marina, lake gazing and a chat with my friend, fresh bakery bread for a special weekend breakfast, iced thai coffee with extra condensed milk, bacon leek zucchini swiss quiche for “tearoom” lunch, cute delivery guys who pose for photos, old toys, lucky teacup finds, talented coffee-blender/roaster friends who send me coffee in the…
scenes from the last couple weeks
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boat parties… riverside carnivals… chinese buffet lunch with my daughters (sesame chicken!) after a dip at the swimming hole… baby heirloom tomatoes… jamaican jerk chicken on the grill… frosty sweet strawberry margaritas on a sunny day… food stand gyros… a blufftop view of our neighborhood…magazine photo shoots… kitty cats lazing on the porch…. I hope…
lavender sugar
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maiden rock swimming hole
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scenes from the last couple weeks
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Things I never get tired of: Date nights on our deck under the canopy of ancient oak trees, the smell of grilled food for our dinner, picking fresh flowers for bouquets from our cutting garden, farmer’s market fare, lazy summer beach days with friends– the sun overhead and the sand in our toes, road side…