~ cider stew ~ This is the rich, beef and root vegetable delicacy I use to fill baked pumpkin “bowls” for my Lunch in a Pumpkin. The original post includes the recipe, but I thought I’d give you more detailed instructions (with pictures!) here. Happy cooking. 6 Tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly…
“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive.” ~Anäis Nin My dear friend Dana came down to Red Wing last week and we had a great time. It was so lovely to be able to sit and talk over tea and lunch. A great afternoon for catching up.…
~ rose bakery smoothie ~ This is a simple, delicious and healthful recipe for the classic banana smoothie that they make at Rose Bakery in Paris. I discovered it, among many other enticing recipes, while paging through one of my favorite cookbooks Breakfast, Lunch, Tea. “Breakfast, Lunch, Tea is the first cookbook by Rose Carrarini,…
The Hutch… The page in “Welcome Home” where I talk about the hutch… some of the (but not all of the) linens… and some of the vintage fabrics… and vintage reproduction fabrics… and a selection of the vintage pillowcases (this is about 1/4 of them) I LOVE vintage sheets and pillowcases…especially ones with hand embroidery…
10 things that make me happy 1. sitting under a homemade quilt while watching the beautiful Brit TV show, Downton Abbey, on PBS! 2. a quiet house and a few relaxing hours to myself 3. a sleeping, snoring kitty on the back of the couch 4. lots of yarn 5. tea in my favorite English…
~ cinnamon apple swirl bread ~ This is a beautifully flavored bread to make when you have an embarrassment of apples! The scent of this cinnamony-apple bread baking in the oven is aromatherapy at it’s very best! Enjoy thick slices, toasted and buttered, with a mug of tea. MMMMM! to make bread: Sprinkle 1 package…
LOVE this iPhone app! I will be taking all of our Halloween pics with this! Thanks for recommending, Kristina 😉 ~M
The Dock Cafe, Stillwater Minnesota… Where Jeff asked me to marry him 16 years ago. We returned yesterday and met up with our friend Jon to celebrate. (and Gracie joined us too.) Beautiful, sunny weather made the day near perfect. We sat in one of the booths by the huge windows overlooking the St. Croix…
tasting: apple cider floats, carrot cheddar curry tea sandwiches with raisins and apple on whole grain sandwich thins (and cut into wedges), cucumber sandwiches, chili and pumpkin filled crescent rolls. smelling: pumpkin crescent rolls baking in the oven, spicy candles burning, and fresh roses (that hubby gave me for our anniversary.) feeling: blessed by the…
bridesmaids the boys my dad and Jeff Papa Andie in the limo the reception the two week honeymoon road trip… 4 nights at the Anderson House in Wabasha MN spent a day in Red Wing… spent 3 nights in a friend’s cabin in Wisconsin… While in WI…took a tour of the Leinie Lodge in Chippewa…