I discovered these books while perusing the shelves of a local book store. I’ve been an enthusiastic bread baker for a few years and thought the idea of making a huge batch of bread that you keep in your refrigerator so you can have fresh bread “on demand” seemed too good to be true. And…
“God gave all men all earth to love but since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove beloved over all.” ~Rudyard Kipling This past weekend it was so gorgeous I decided to plant my herb garden… and yesterday I had to bring it back into the house. I’m glad I did…
photograph by Melissa Placzek I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz, or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off. I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul. I love you as the plant that never blooms but carries…
:: Tea of the Week :: Iron Goddess of Mercy Oolong Oolong tea leaves are semi-oxidized and are mainly cultivated in China and Taiwan. They are first exposed to warm air which causes them to wilt and then tossed in big bamboo baskets so the edges become bruised. The end result is this unique, richly…
This week for date night we lit some candles… and cooked together. One of my favorite ways to spend date night! Scarlett Johansson and Pete Yorn provided great background music. Jeff made his crawfish bisque. mmmmmm! It’s the best soup I have ever tasted! recipe coming soon… While he was busy perfecting this… I made…