We had an unexpected move at the end of October, required by a local ordinance to set my Potting Shed 50 feet back from the water. My photos have been waiting in the wings with the holidays stacked up, and with the fact that I prefer to share photos of something pretty or delicious, and this…
Microwave Lemon Curd is so easy and good, ready in 15 minutes with only 5 to 6 minutes of cooking time! The hardest part is waiting for it to chill and set before enjoying! I had a surprise delivery of some home-grown California sunshine in the form of citrus~ lemons, limes and a few grapefruit!…
I’m at the table with Arabella, a casual dinnerware pattern by Mikasa. Stylized navy tulips and vines mix and rim the stoneware with a matte glaze border. It should come as no great surprise by now that I lean toward a ‘more is more’ philosophy :) My table this week is simple and ‘less is more’ allowing the dinnerware to be…
Got Snow? Shake up a Snow Cream Cocktail, inspired by childhood snow cream but with an adult twist, in cocktail form. I hope you all have your provisions to survive the latest winter blast. . . Bread, milk, batteries, ice melt. . . And copious amounts of alcohol. ;) We had a healthy 10 inches of…
Sending you flowers and heartfelt warm wishes for Valentine’s Day. . . Did you know you can add Bokeh Hearts to your photos to make you own Valentine? Go to PicMonkey, click on ‘edit’ at the top and open up a photo you have saved. Click on themes (heart with arrow) on the left hand side.…
This Valentine’s Day, have your Chocolate and Drink it Too with a Hugs & Kisses Martini! While shaking up this cocktail, I searched for a name that was appropriate for Valentine’s Day. Inspiration came from the candy aisle so I christened this cocktail Hugs & Kisses, inspired by Hersey’s Hugs~ milk chocolate in a candy…
A love-inducing mixture and sweet & salty treat for Valentine’s Day! Quick and easy to make to snack on and share, adjusting to your taste using with the mix-ins of your choice. Cupid’s Mix Popcorn is a sweet & salty treat for Valentine’s Day~ ideal for snacking & sharing with your family or co-workers! This…
A little winter water steam fog, the result of cold air moving over warmer water. . . The water tends to look a little mysterious and changes as the light shifts and comes up. Hope you’re surviving winter and staying warm this weekend! Thank you for your visit!
Make your Valentine’s Day celebration extra sweet with Valentine Brownie Truffles! Perfect for gifting or sharing with friends or loved ones. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweet treat~ Brownie Truffles! Brownie Truffles are an easy treat for Valentine’s Day, using a short cut. . .Brownie Mix in a box! I used Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate…
In celebration of Chinese New Year and The Year of the Horse which officially began January 31st, I thought you might enjoy a repeat stroll through a Chinese garden, enjoying a little spring green instead of a blanket of snow :) In addition to a garden stroll, there is a recipe included for Long Life…