“Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life.” ~Anna Akhmatova This is our family’s favorite Italian salad. A beautiful, simple, healthy summer dish or first course for a more elaborate Italian meal. Insalata Caprese 6 ripe Roma tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese sliced 1/4…
I’ve been smitten with the idea of gypsies and caravans since high school. The idea of a beautiful little caravan and a life of constant movement and travel seems so romantic and inspiring to me. I looked up ‘gypsy caravans’ online…and was swept away by the images. A little mini vacation for my brain while…
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“During the last quarter of the nineteenth century, decorative surface embroidery on practical household linens came into vogue in America.” From the book Red & White American Redwork Quilts by Deborah Harding My hubby gave me a boxed set of redwork books for Valentine’s Day a few years back. I’ve been interested in embroidery and…
“I question not if thrushes sing, If roses load the air; Beyond my heart I need not reach When all is summer there.” ~John Vance Cheney I’m walking up to the market to get the ingredients for a little ‘home spa’ indulgence and thought I’d share my shopping list with you in case you’d like…