radish sandwiches

photograph by Melissa Placzek ~German Radish Sammy~ Childhood memory: When I was in second and third grade I took private, after-school lessons to learn the German language. My teacher, Zantha, would always start our sessions with this after-school snack and a big mug of tea. This is still one of my favorite sandwiches! She would…

Guest Artist~ Quilt Designer Maria Denise Davis

I would like to welcome my friend and talented quilter, Maria Denise Davis, back as a guest artist/blogger here on ChinDeep! Quilt Designer Maria Denise Davis Maria’s studio I remember a pivotal moment in my childhood, when I was about six years old. I was sitting on the back steps of my friends house and…

What I’m Listening To~ Melody Gardot

A friend and fan of ChinDeep recommended I listen to this artist and I’m so glad she did. Melody Gardot has a gorgeous voice! She is a Grammy-nominated, American singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While listening to her the first time I could hear the influence of artists such as Judy Garland, Janis Joplin and George…

lollipop tea and coffee stirrers

One of my favorite ways to sweeten cups of tea and coffee is to serve them with lollipops as “stirrers.” See’s Candy makes awesome “gourmet” lollipops that are perfect for this purpose, but any unfilled lollipop will work. I like to pair the flavors of lollipop to the tea I’m serving… orange and lemon are…

2 Great Movies That You May Have Missed

Lars and the Real Girl “Lars and the Real Girl is a sweet, slightly off-centre comedy following timid Lars Lindstrom (Ryan Gosling), a lovable introvert living in a garage apartment next to his older brother, Gus (Paul Schneider), and sister-in-law Karen (Emily Mortimer).  Lars is sleep-walking through life until a new friend comes to visit. …