I’m joining The Novel Bakers for Lavender Week! The skies finally cleared long enough for me to spread a quilt for a Lavender Picnic. . . And enjoy a few lavender treats courtesy of The Lavender Cookbook. The appeal of lavender extends beyond its fragrance to the rich yet delicate flavor it adds to a variety of foods.…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers for Lavender Week Monday July 22nd~ July 28th! We hope you’ll stop by for some delicious and fragrant fun as we share & savor recipes from The Lavender Cookbook next week! The will be lots to taste and see~ including a few visits to lavender festivals . . . I…
A Stars & Stripes Salute~ In a centerpiece and a book for the coffee table~ in celebration of the American flag for Independence Day! I found a copy of Long May She Wave for $9.99 at a bargain outlet last week. I’m pledging allegiance to shop for books there more often. :) From one of the world’s…
The Circle of Kindness: An Irish Journey of the Heart is the third book in a series about the nurturing power of food and love, by Jana Kolpen & Mary Tiegreen, following Dancing with the Moon and The Secrets of Pistoulet. The quirkiest and most delicious of this charming series, I found myself wanting to dine at…
Dancing with the Moon: A Story of Love at the Villa della Luna, continues with the adventures of Mademoiselle J that began in The Secrets of Pistoulet. I first visited Villa della Luna through Pfaltzgraff’s collection of Dinnerware~ created from the art of Jana Kolpen and Mary Tiegreen in this magical & charming tale. In Dancing with the Moon, Mademoiselle J embarks on her…
I was first introduced to Mademoiselle J in Dancing with the Moon, the second book in this magical series. I traveled back in time and journeyed through the pages with her in The Secrets of Pistoulet~ a charming little book filled with food, magic, and love. . . “There is magic and mystery in the farmhouse known as…
Cooking with Flowers is a delicious mix of food and flowers and possibly the most beautiful cookbook I have ever seen! It makes me want to plant Roses, Tulips, Hollyhocks, Daylilies, Dianthus and it forever changed my opinion on Dandelions~ I’ll never curse one again :) When I first saw this cookbook on Jain’s beautiful blog,…
After a long rainy weekend, I’m at the table enjoying some welcome sunshine, flowers and dining al fresco with the vibrant collection of Villa della Luna dinnerware! Villa della Luna by Pfaltzgraff was created as a magical collection of dinnerware and accessories based on the art of Jana Kolpen and Mary Tiegreen in ‘Dancing with the Moon, a Story…
I’ve had the most delicious fun with The Complete Irish Pub Cookbook! Full of best-loved Irish favorites and contemporary recipes, with a little scenery sprinkled in. My love of the Irish is rivaled by my love of potatoes. Champ was included among the traditional favorites, along with a little tabletop inspiration with the custom of leaving…
I’m lifting my spirits with the Power of Flowers~ to banish the winter blues and brighten the table after some cold, rainy weather! Dish gardening helps me cope so I’m enjoying blooming dishes and some bouquets from favorite books at the table . . . Keeping company with the buzzing of the bees and fluttering of butterflies…