“To begin to understand the gorgeous fever that is consciousness, we must try to understand the senses and what they can tell us about the ravishing world we have the privilege to inhabit.” ~Diane Ackerman, A Natural History of the Senses ~seeing~ the mist rising over Sorin’s Bluff while I was out for my morning…
“The wines that one best remembers are not necessarily the finest that one has ever tasted, and the highest quality may fail to delight so much as some far more humble beverage drunk in more favorable surroundings.” ~H. Warner Allen We enjoyed this wine with picnic fare. Crusty, buttery baguette, artisan cheeses (Manchego, sharp white…
“The Village of Stockholm may be small, quaint and charming beyond words… but there is so much more hidden behind that small village exterior. Escape down the winding Great River Road to the village tucked along the shores of the mighty Mississippi. Peek in and become part of one of the most vibrant and growing…
~crunchy ham wrap~ (4 wraps) This yummy, healthy sandwich recipe was inspired by my friend Bonnie’s recipe. I make mine a little different, but both versions are wonderful. 4 sandwich wraps or large, flour tortillas 8 slices of thin, deli ham 4 cups shredded coleslaw mix 1 cup chopped sweet pickle 1 cup thinly sliced…
~ how to make sun tea~ “She had the brand of pragmatism that would find her the first brewing tea after Armageddon.” ~Clive Barker, Weave World Sun tea. I wonder what summer would be without it? Every day, without fail, I make a jar and set it on the deck to steep. Usually I do…