irish potato bake

~ irish potato bake ~ There are little green sprigs of grass sprouting in my yard. It’s a St. Patrick’s miracle! This almost never happens this early in Minnesota. The tender buds on my shrubs, the crocuses in the front bulb garden, Shamrock shakes, Penelope….all of these things are making me want to celebrate this…

dan

I’m here again today In this place I thought I had locked the door But the latch opens easily The hinges, silent Surfaces once covered with dust Washed clean by memories That are flooding back A blue wave Makes everything sparkling and painful The moss that had grown over the sharp edges to protect me…

peking chicken wraps with plums & scallions

~ peking chicken wraps ~ I was craving Chinese take-out a few nights ago and decided to make something that would satisfy the craving since we weren’t able to go out that evening. These little wraps are spicy, salty and yummy. I love the wonderful fresh, sweet burst of flavor that comes from using sliced…

the kreativ blogger award

Yesterday I received two Kreativ Blogger Awards! The first was from the gorgeous Allison of The French Whisk, and the second was from my new beautiful blogger friend, Brianne, of Cupcakes & Kale Chips. Thanks ladies! I am so honored and excited to pass this award on to 12 of my favorite bloggers (6 for…

art tea

~ summer bouquet art tea ~ Happy Teatime Tuesday! I made fried rice bowl for our breakfast this morning, and decided jasmine tea would be the perfect accompaniment. But, not just any jasmine tea…jasmine art tea! Have you ever made art tea? The last time I made art tea the bulb I used was called…