Hello! A few of you have written, asking me about my book collection. I really appreciate the interest. Thanks! First, you should know I have a ton of antique and vintage books. I collect the classics, children’s books and cookbooks (in general) and the following authors’ works (in particular.) My hope is that the list…
Book Review
Six Senses Saturday
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~Seeing~ These new-to-me books by one of my favorite authors Helen Hoover ~Smelling~ Imagine Perfume by Lollia… smells like spring! ~Hearing~ This album, by The Tallest Man on Earth I am in love with this music and expect to be listening all weekend… Like the Wheel The Gardener ~Feeling~ This poem by Mary Oliver ~Tasting~…
Six Senses Saturday
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~Seeing~ The icicles melting… ~Tasting~ egg in a hole… yummy, buttery toast made with homemade bread fried with an egg in the center… mmmmm!….. ~Hearing~ THIS LOVELY MUSIC Taller Children race you Mama’s Boy by Elizabeth & The Catapult …and hearing the tea kettle chirping… ~Smelling~ Banana Cinnamon Bread Baking I used the recipe from…
Six Senses Saturday
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~Tasting~ Spicy Chinese Peanut Noodles from the Joy of Cooking Cookbook and while I chopped broccoli I hummed THIS SONG ~Smelling~ Fresh Flowers ~Hearing~ The Decemberist’s new, awesome album The King is Dead Take a listen… Don’t Carry it All Calamity Song and my favorite… June Hymn ~Seeing~ This beautiful book full of my favorite…
Popovers
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Last night while Jeff grilled steaks, I baked a butternut squash, mixed it with a little butter and maple syrup… and made popovers. They’re a fun alternative to dinner rolls, and surprisingly low in fat. I used this vintage cookbook… with this recipe… mmmmm….popovers! Enjoy! ps… for breakfast these are delicious stuffed with This Denver…
The Egg & I
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So I was making quiche and I started thinking about this movie. This is how my brain works. One long stream of consciousness list. Have you ever seen it? The Egg & I? It’s adorable. “This musical comedy, based on a book by Betty McDonald, featured Colbert and MacMurray as newlywed Manhattan-dwellers who move to…
chicken soup with rice
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Today I made a pot of Chicken Soup with Rice. This was Andie’s favorite soup and one of her favorite books when she was a munchkin. I used THIS RECIPE from Gourmet Magazine. photographs by Melissa Placzek I added a few things, like whole, fresh sprigs of rosemary, a little fresh lemon thyme, mushrooms, and…
Six Senses Saturday
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~Feeling~ Thankful ~Seeing~ This book! Can’t put it down! ~Tasting~ Cherry Polish Paczi (pronounced punch-key) From Hanisch Bakery Red Wing mmmmmmm….. photograph by Melissa Placzek ~Hearing~ Pomplamoose! ~Smelling~ Stuffed Acorn Squash cooking in the crockpot! Here’s the RECIPE ~Knowing~ That soon the snow will melt and Jeff will suggest we go HERE for dinner. We…
hearts, paper, scissors
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It’s the beginning of our week of Valentine treats! Just like last year, I’ll feature something for you having to do with love, friendship and romance every day for a week. Enjoy… ~Valentine Treat 1~ Homemade Valentines & Envelopes I made my valentines using cream colored card stock for the base and wallpaper hearts from…
Six Senses Saturday
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~Tasting~ Maple Bacon doughnuts from Red Wing’s Hanisch Bakery mmmmmm…. photograph by Melissa Placzek ~Hearing~ Mindy Gledhill’s sweet voice over the iPod dock… This music is just my cup of tea. Take a listen for yourself… Anchor Hourglass All About Your Heart ~Smelling~ French press brewing… ~Seeing~ These beautiful, inspiring books by Amanda Blake Soule-…