Will’s World Famous Vegetarian Lasagna

My friend Will makes a fantastic vegetarian lasagna that he generously agreed to share here on ChinDeep. I love all the fresh veggie flavors in this lasagna, and there really is no need to add meat to it. Delicious! Will Raatz ~Will’s World Famous Vegetarian Lasagna~ This is a work in progress as I refine…

Relaxing Ritual~ TAZO REST tea

“A wise man once said, ‘To be still sometimes requires great effort.’ For a path of less resistance, unwind with a well-steeped cup of TAZO REST. Fragrant rose petals and lavender mingle with calming lemon balm, lemon myrtle, and soothing valerian in a delicate, aromatic blend to which eyelids willingly succumb.” ~The quote on the…

Roast Goose with Prune & Foie Gras Stuffing

I’ve decided to concentrate more on cooking and sharing healthy recipes with you this year and every once in awhile featuring a decadent recipe. We still plan on making lots of “Julia” creations, but will be balancing the buttery recipes with sprouty ones 😉 Jeff and I made this roast goose on New Year’s Eve…

Guest Artist~ Grace Alexandra Placzek’s Manga Art

I am proud to introduce my daughter, Gracie Placzek, as this week’s guest artist. She is only 10 and already one of my favorite artists. She has dabbled in oils, acrylics, sculpture, Manga, and fiber arts. Her art is so fresh and inspiring! She wanted to share some of her Manga this week. (medium: pencil…

Fun Craft~ Simple Sewn Table Squares

Table squares are a fun way to quickly add a new look to your table. Almost instant gratification! Sewing little table squares is also a frugal way to use vintage and vintage reproduction fabrics that can cost a small fortune when you’re purchasing multiple yards. The next time you decide against a fabric you’ve fallen…