snickerdoodles

~snickerdoodles~ A couple days after my post about the sauteed garlic green beans I woke up and felt a familiar chill in the air. The sort of chill that says Autumn is just around the corner. I had a yen to bake something, and Gracie suggested we make cookies. These are the cinnamony, sugary, chewy…

Fun Fall Luxuries ~ by Sandy Erdman

~Fun Fall Luxuries~ Fall will be arriving soon! Along with turning leaves and brisk air, she will usher in a wintry chill. Here are some Autumn luxuries that will give you a little escape and help you enjoy this beautiful, unpredictable season. Ā ~Celebrate grape harvest by collecting colorful wine labels. They’re great for decoupage trays,…

I LOVE Quizzes ~ by Dana Stenholtz

I would like to welcome Dana Stenholtz to Chin Deep. She is one of my best friends and one of the best writers I know. Just for the record, I’d rather hear her answers than Angelina’s any day. Maybe not Johnny’s, but Angelina’s FOR SURE! Hee hee… Enjoy! Iā€™m obsessed with answering questions about myself.…

random scenes from our summer

1. sushi lunch 2. swing 3. bison sliders & truffle pommes frites 4. pansy basket 5. coconut blackberry cobbler 6. ice cream for lunch 7. my baja fish tacos 8. a great recipe for grilled lemon chicken 9. grilled vegan vegetable penne for Maria and daughters 10. farmer’s market cantaloupe mixed with ginger simple syrup,…