“I adore simple pleasures. They are the last refuge of the complex.” ~Oscar Wilde Time to wash winter away and indulge in a rejuvenating, spring spa! I bet you have most of the ingredients for your spa experience in your cupboards, pantry and refrigerator. If you do need to take a trip to the market,…
photograph by Melissa Placzek You rise the water unfolds You sleep the water flowers You are water ploughed from its depths You are earth that takes root And in which all is grounded You make bubbles of silence in the desert of sound You sing nocturnal hymns on the arcs of the rainbow You are…
Did I mention we like to grill this time of year? We’ve been taking advantage of the awesome, sunny evenings by sitting out on the deck and firing up the grill. This is an easy, delicious recipe for pork apple burgers with tropical jam or sweet onion skillet jam. An even simpler version is to…
photograph by Melissa Placzek Here’s what I made for Sunday morning breakfast. We enjoyed these with a very yummy pot of French press. Coffee, coconut and chocolate…what could be better? I used some whole wheat flour along with all-purpose flour when I made these, and I think the result was a more dense, moist scone.…
I love this song by “The Weepies” photograph by Melissa Placzek Arms around my body Kisses on my skin I walk away I walk away But he lingers Maybe it should matter More to be myself I walk away I walk away But he lingers And everyone says This love will change you Well I…