Do you love dinner in a bowl? We got hooked on noodle and rice bowls when we were out in California several years ago visiting Jeff’s brother Mike and his family. They seemed to be on menus everywhere! We tried a Teriyaki Bowl on a little day trip to Old Sacramento, and ever since then…
Happy Monday! We’re basking in the glow of the beautiful sunshine today. All of the windows and doors are wide open, letting in the sounds of church bells, excited bird chatter and that much needed and craved fresh air that we’ve been lacking these many (oh, SO many) cold months and weeks. I’m in the…
Jeff, Gracie and I just got back from a little thrifting excursion and a walk up to the local butcher/market to get steaks for grilling and other fresh ingredients for dinner. It’s so funny how a bit of sunshine in the sky and an increase in temperature can totally turn my mood around. Not “funny”…
Hello, Lovelies! I’m taking a little break from my regular schedule and headed out to do some antiquing today…stopping by the market on the way home to get fresh salad ingredients and meat for grilling. What are you all up to today? Here’s a yummy, healthy banana bread recipe that I really enjoy. Jeff and…
“Lunch in the Garden” Salad Dressing ~ light, creamy, low-cal and lovely ~ chock full of veggie chunks! Oven-Roasted Garlic & Sesame Dressing ~ bold, creamy, nutty & delicious with buttery, mellow garlic Honey Dijon Dressing ~ simple, yummy and zesty! Kicky Raspberry Vinaigrette ~ fruity, spicy and bright oven-roasted lemon vinaigrette ~ tangy, silky…
Today started with breakfast at the local cafe with a friend. It always feels so good to reconnect. We stopped at the local market, sipped green tea, milk oolong and rooibos and talked. I’m looking forward to a relaxing night with Gracie and Jeff. We’re lighting a fire in the fireplace, listening to the rain…
I just returned home from a girlfriend’s lunch and movie date with my friend Nancy. We ate BBQ pulled turkey sandwiches and crudite, sipped tea, nibbled Biscoff cookies and watched THIS MOVIE (very good albeit intense and a bit sad…I loved seeing all of the pretty Hawaii scenes and George Clooney’s performance was stellar.). It…
Finally, the sun is shining! We actually have the screen doors open and we’re letting fresh air flow through the house. (And, miraculously, there aren’t any icicles forming in the bay windows or on the furniture!) I got to see my daughter Andrea today. We sipped Earl Blue tea and talked, had a little lunch.…
I’ve been catching up with my household cleaning and organizing today. Just sort of taking my time, going from room to room. I need to go through my craft and linen hutches so I can open the cabinet doors without having stuff fall out on my head. I ordered some new tea and a couple…
Happy Friday, Friends! I’ve been having fun in the kitchen today, baking lots of yummy bread, planning cookbook menus, editing magazine articles and photos, and pouring over my vintage cookbooks and magazines for inspiration. I made these yummy pizzas about a week ago, and then again last night. Once you have your dough and pizza…