in my kitchen ~ garden spells

~three recipes using your garden harvest~ ~ basil pesto ~ “Can love really travel back in time and heal a broken heart? Was it our joined hands that finally lifted Maria’s curse? I’d like to think so. But there are some things I know for certain: always throw spilt salt over your left shoulder, keep…

six senses saturday ~ welcoming autumn ~ maiden rock apple orchard, cidery & winery

seeing- this incredible apple orchard that is showing off it’s naturally saturated colors.Amazingly brilliant and beautiful the apples, leaves and sky are a sight to behold. feeling– warm sunlight and cool, crisp breezes. tasting- a variety of delectable wines and ciders, apple strudel, crab apple jelly and Wisconsin cheese curds. smelling- apples, hay and fresh…

olive oil focaccia

~ olive oil focaccia ~ This is an appetizing, flavorful bread that I’ve made many times. It’s yummy as the first course of an Italian meal, served with various dipping oils and balsamic vinegar, spread with cream cheese, basil pesto and topped with turkey, bresaola, fresh mozzarella and grilled veggies as a lunch sandwich, and…

teriyaki bowl

~ teriyaki bowl  ~ “A wise [woman] always eats well.” ~Chinese Proverb This is a recipe that was published in my first book, Chin Deep in Bubbles, on page 77. I consider it “spa” cuisine because it contains so many good-for-you ingredients, but make no mistake, this isn’t boring diet food. It’s full of wonderful,…

a lunch date at wisteria twig

After my first experience at Wisteria Twig I just knew I had to introduce this place to my hubby and girls. We went to try the lunch menu two days after the breakfast tea with my friends. Andie couldn’t join us this time, but I look forward to treating her and her BFF Trisha to…