New year, new design–I’m excited to finally share my new blog with you! This relaunch, my labor of love, took longer than expected. Many months have been spent feverishly working to get it just right. Of course, I had some much needed help… Continue reading…
my valentine date
Here’s my sweet treat for you on Valentine’s Day. I’m waxing nostalgic again with a recipe that was one of my Grandma Bea’s favorites. These delectable date and nut squares must have been a popular goodie at her weekly bridge… Continue reading…
conspicuous consumption
Sometimes a thing can be right under my nose, but I just don’t see it. Like this, for instance. An obvious choice, yet it never before occurred to me to try squash this way. In the mad rush to get dinner… Continue reading…
sweets for my sweet
Fall is a bittersweet time for me. I look forward to cooler temps, shorter days, and the leaves changing colors. But it’s also a time of transitioning back to my empty nest. After a long, happy summer at home, my… Continue reading…
a passion for peking
Foodie that I am, I’ve admitted here before that I’m not a huge fan of Asian food, most specifically Chinese. Thai is fine and I adore Japanese–in fact, sushi may be a contender for my last best meal. But, I… Continue reading…