We’re not venturing out as much as we were even a couple weeks ago. The temperature has dipped below zero a few times, and it would seem that hibernating season has officially begun. I love this time of year because it causes us to focus on home. Our little nest. We’ve been slowly but surely…
When I was testing cocktail recipes in my kitchen for the Captain’s Table Recipe Challenge, I kept thinking how I wanted to create something really sophisticated and “grown up” for my entry. I perused the internet looking for such a cocktail, but nothing really caught my eye. Then it just sort of hit me. I…
Hello, Friends! This is my first recipe for the Captain’s Table recipe challenge, and I just love how it turned out. It’s a definite twist on the traditional Thanksgiving fare. It’s sweet, smoky, spicy and flavorful. If you’ve never tried brining turkey before, you’re in for a treat. This extra step requires a little extra…
What a lovely afternoon at the Red Wing Holiday Stroll… so many fun things to do and see. I will tell you all about it tomorrow. I took tons of photos. Here’s my rendition of the traditional, southern-style, sweet potato casserole with toasted marshmallows. I’m sure you’ve all made this a gazillion times, but this…
This is one of those dishes I’ve never shared because it’s so easy I just assumed everyone already knew about it. It’s loosely adapted from a recipe I got off the back of a Stove Top Stuffing box. I played with the recipe, doctored it a smidge, and made it my own. If you’re in…
Wow. Every time I go to the Mall of America I am reminded why that craziness only happens about once a year. What a zoo. Very loud, lots of walking… after a few hours of the madness, I have the very strong urge to just start pushing people out of my way. I know that…
Hello, Lovelies! I’m heading out to the back yard to plant my herbs! So excited start cooking with fresh herbs again now that the warm weather has finally graced us with it’s presence. We’re going to be picking up our new arbor today…another fun development in our garden happenings. I think I already told you…
Wow, what a full week. I’m pretty tired, but in a good way. I feel like I accomplished a lot in these last five days. I did tons of spring cleaning, writing, photographing and illustrating. I tried to pretend that it wasn’t snowing outside in May, and I even reorganized my yarn/craft closet. Ahhhhh, all…
It’s day two of Spring break and we’ve been busy with our everyday work stuff, with creative endeavors and of course making time to have fun. Yesterday Gracie and I had tea and lunch at Barnes & Noble, looked at magazines and bought some books. Today we’re going to start decorating the house IN PINK…
Hello, Lovelies. We’re enjoying date night, but I had to stop by during intermission and share this awesome recipe with you. We love these VERY orangy, chocolate dipped confections with dry prosecco or a shot of espresso. They’re amazingly flavorful, and the chewy texture is what makes them addictive, in my opinion. PS…thanks for all…