Cooking With the French Impressionists

“I was thrilled to sit at one of the tables where the master had eaten his lunch and dinner. I was aware that he had been everywhere in this room.” ~Alexandra Stoddard Gracious Living in a New World This is one of my favorite cookbooks. I love using recipes from books that add meaning to…

Sir William Baffin & Rose Miel

“I’ll never forget the first time we saw our Victorian cottage. We knew we were home the minute we walked through the front door. When we stepped out the back door and saw the rose bushes we just knew the house was blessed.” ~Melissa Placzek Welcome Home 2004 The first time we saw our house…

Visiting Red Wing-The New Saturday Morning Farmer’s Market at the Train Depot

“Vendors are selling their wares in the early morning mist. Among these simple delicacies…fruits and vegetables, wild honey, ruby red preserves, ropes of garlic, fragrant basil & rosemary, buttery baguettes, and a myriad of flowers. We select some tomatoes and corn for tonight’s dinner…and some gladiolus.” ~Me After another marvelous breakfast at the St. James…

What I’m Listening To…

LOVE you sweet sweet fans who care what I’m listening to 🙂 I guess we’re making this a weekend tradition. Okay, here it is. Bell X1 Blue Lights on the Runway. & Flock & Music in Mouth Gorgeous, gorgeous, music. Blue Lights on the Runway Apple of My Eye I’ll See Your Heart and I’ll…

mushroom crostini

“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.”  ~Luciano Pavarotti This is a nice appetizer to make for company… Baby Bella Crostini (serves 4) 1 lb baby bella mushrooms, washed and sliced 4 slices good quality,…