Christmas Cranberry Margaritas
“Haul out the holly. Put up the tree before my spirit falls again….For we need a little Christmas right this very minute.” This year more than...
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Tortellini and Sun-dried Tomato Salad
“Nothing is better than a picnic.” – Zooey Deschanel Picnics have have become quite a frequent event in our house this year. A moment to get outdoor...
Planting Tulips and Hope for Spring
I have always found gardening to be an act of great hope, because planting requires a gardener to believe that in time beautiful things will grow. Every gardene...
Pretty Pumpkins, Porches and Planters
There’s a chill in the air, the fall gardening season is in its full glory here in the Midwest. As the summer leaves and plants are starting to fade, the ...
Creamy Avocado and Romaine Salad
Have you ever searched for a lost recipe? One you used to love until suddenly it went missing? I had a pear and blue cheese salad recipe that I adored. It was a...
Homemade Soft Pretzels
It was a gray cloudy Saturday and my girls were complaining in chorus that they were bored. So I decided that it might be good time to do a little fall baking. ...
The Dream House
“A house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Every home has a story to tell. We live in an orange bri...
Mini Apple Cinnamon Donuts
There is nothing like a warm apple cinnamon donut and the heavenly smell that fills my kitchen. I have been getting ready for fall. Half day school started back...
Grilled Pound Cake with Grand Marnier Strawberries
Grilling is great for more than just savory meats and vegetables. It also happens to be a fun way to cook dessert. So after sharing a dinner that was all on the...
Steak Tacos with Roasted Corn Salsa
Grilling is one of my favorite ways to cook because it brings everyone together. Head outside to grill and company follows. My husband, my girls and even the do...