I was so honored to be a part of “The Art of Entertaining” workshop this last week in Park City, UT, sponsored by Nakano Rice Vinegars and Holland House...
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A few weeks ago we were invited to 2 dinner parties, two nights in a row. What a treat! I didn’t have to cook. :) I love being invited...
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This Bush’s Blackeye Peas Fresh Corn Salad is a delightful summer salad full of summer vegetables! When our friends invited themselves over to use our pool (why not?), we...
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Welcome to my backyard! You may remember a couple of years ago when I wrote about getting free pallets from the local Grange Co-Op, and growing our climbing roses...
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For the past 3 years, the EVO conference at The Canyons in Park City, UT has become a highlight for our family. The first two years we brought our...
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It was an upcoming garage sale that inspired me to do something different with my napkins. I was ready for a new system. And it was a friend leaving...
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