~ blueberry white chocolate scones ~ “Tea…is a religion of the art of life.” ~Okakura Happy Teatime Tuesday! I had fun whipping up a batch of these lovely scones in my kitchen this morning before heading out to my friend Clare’s quilting studio. We went for a walk and enjoyed the GORGEOUS weather…and then returned…
~ ergo tempranillo rioja 2008 ~ A couple nights ago I was practicing what my lovely over at Living the Blue Collar Way calls “Zen Cooking.” It’s kind of strange for me to get all the way to the time that I would usually be cooking a supper I had planned five days prior, and…
~ crusty dutch oven bread ~ “The smell of good bread baking, like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight.” ~M.F.K. Fisher This is a very easy recipe that yields a gorgeous loaf of crusty bread! This is the perfect bread to make on a lazy day…
Wonderful memories of a beautiful night spent with friends. A pre-Christmas celebration. Candle light, conversation, fondue, a gift exchange and a champagne toast. How did you celebrate your friendships over the Holiday season? ~Melissa
~ cha cha chicken curry ~ This was such an easy little dish to put together and everyone loved it! There are all sorts of lovely flavors and textures happening here. Your tastebuds are in for a treat! for the rice: Cook one cup of Basmati rice according to the package directions. Before the rice…