My phone has been ringing off the hook and my email has been filling up like crazy cakes. People excited about seeing my Heirlooms article in TeaTime Magazine, and wondering when the big feature article, (7 to 10 pages…) “The Minnesota Tea Experience ~ Taking Tea in the Land of 10,000 Lakes,” is going to…
What a wonderful weekend we enjoyed. Lots of great company, good food, and sunshine. I hope you all enjoyed your time with family and friends! Jeff bought a huge ham, so we have quite a bit of leftovers. I put some aside in freezer bags for our favorite Ham & Cheese Casserole, some for Monte…
Oh my goodness! I’ve been getting a bunch of requests for this since posting the photo 🙂 Okay…her ya go! 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 Tablespoons flour 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese 1 (20 oz. can) pineapple chunks, drained 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 Tablespoons reserved pineapple juice 3/4 cup Ritz cracker crumbs 4…
It’s day two of Spring break and we’ve been busy with our everyday work stuff, with creative endeavors and of course making time to have fun. Yesterday Gracie and I had tea and lunch at Barnes & Noble, looked at magazines and bought some books. Today we’re going to start decorating the house IN PINK…
Hello, Lovelies. We’re enjoying date night, but I had to stop by during intermission and share this awesome recipe with you. We love these VERY orangy, chocolate dipped confections with dry prosecco or a shot of espresso. They’re amazingly flavorful, and the chewy texture is what makes them addictive, in my opinion. PS…thanks for all…
In the throes of writing and brainstorming…headed out to the kitchen momentarily to make a yummy new dessert. Thought I’d pop in and share this easy, crunchy, cheerful salad with you. Hope you’re all having a spectacular day! in a mixing bowl, combine: 12. oz package broccoli slaw 1/3 cup real mayonnaise (lite mayo is…
I took this photo today while watching Breaking Dawn Part 2 (again), and sipping my Whispering Pines Apple Cinnamon Oolong. I was sitting at the table I moved into the living room, right in front of the TV. I had the house to myself. When that happens I do what I want. I stay in…
I’m in a springtime kind of mood…even though it’s freezing outside and there’s STILL tons of snow on the ground. Tomorrow is the official first day of Spring, so I wanted to celebrate by cooking up something bright and refreshing for teatime. Meyer lemons are a sweet, delicate lemon that have the flavor of lemons…
Blizzard here in Minnesota today! Just when I thought we’d seen the last of the dreaded snow. School was cut short, kids came home early, the kitties are sitting in the bay window watching it fall, and I’m writing to you fine people 🙂 Yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day and we indulged in some of…
Hello, Lovelies! Happy Friday. I hope you’ve all had a productive week, and I wish you a happy, relaxing weekend. If you’re looking for an easy snack to enjoy on movie night, here’s a yummy, sort of fancy way to prepare popcorn. We just love truffle oil…we drizzle it on our mushroom crostini, steaks, eggs,…