What’s more wonderful than spending a warm summer evening around the table with good friends? I love this time of year, and coming up with new fun recipes such...
This Green Valley Organic Whole Wheat Blackberry Bread Recipe is made with fresh blackberries, delicous hot out of the oven! So often my son has to turn down desserts...
Snow Days in Oregon can be quite dangerous, at least in my kitchen. When I feel snow-bound, it makes me want to bake! There’s something about the cold, the...
Simple entertaining with a garden fresh tuna sandwich, combined with some inspiration, can create spiritual monuments in our lives. It’s the act of giving that not only gives us...
Heirlooms. The home is where we gather strength. It’s the center of life for our family, a place where we can create an atmosphere of love. The other night,...
Determination. I admire determination because it usually comes from authenticity. Being real. Doing what you say you’re going to do. Putting your best foot forward. Autumn entertaining can be...
Friends. They’re like a bountiful bouquet of Autumn flowers, or a basket full of colorful leaves, or an end-of-summer bucket filled with fresh, warm-picked peaches. The more you have,...
Simple. Simple gifts make me happy. Friends came to our dinner party this week. She handed me a small gift. A small container with a blue lid. I opened...
Ambience. A feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing, or a season. Autumnal ambience can really contribute to the entertaining mood. Especially when the earlier...
Harvest. When your family says, Mom, when can you make that again? You know you’ve done something right. I love the warm baskets of tomatoes that we’ve been pulling...