I read in a cooking magazine once that although we like to try lots of recipes to experiment, it is only by doing a recipe a million times over that we become really good at it. This makes perfect sense although I definitely didn’t think of it. This is how mom’s get their “famous” recipes….…
As I mentioned on Friday, I’ve been really lucky to work at home for a week. Its the 2nd time that it has happened pretty much since mid-October. {Yep, I travel pretty frequently… and it gets old}. But this week, I was super lucky to spend some time walking the beach in the mornings ….…
I do not like to be cheated. I get frustrated when I feel like I’m not getting the value for my dollar. I work hard for my Washingtons, Benjamins, and the like. So, when I spend them I “savor” them … especially if I can’t expense the expense. A few weeks back I ordered a…
I’ve been working from home this week and it feels pretty great. There are obviously many perks to it {and a few downsides} but one of them is that I get to sit in the sun during lunch and go for bike rides before I start my day. Today, I woke up and it was…
People often fall into one of two camps when certain things come up. Lake or Ocean? Beer or Wine? City or Country? I like to think one’s interest in sending and receiving mail is one of the those types of categories. Personally, I L.O.V.E. getting mail. I also love sending mail. Its not about getting…
Like any good chocolate chip cookie recipe, each person has their own special ingredients that help to make the cookie equation work for them. For me? I made it home three hours earlier than I expected on Thursday. What did I manage to do in those three hours you ask? I “longboard”ed in the driveway…
I’ve often mentioned my love of Pinterest and how its prods {that’s a nice gentle word right?} me to do things. Its … just …. so …. pretty. But, often it is also delicious. I saw a picture several weeks ago for these peanut butter pretzels and pinned it instantly. Chocolate? Pretzels? Peanut Butter? Yes…
I don’t remember the first time I had strawberry shortcake but its one of my all-time favorite desserts. I’ve often said I’d serve it at my wedding – which by that way is lightyears away. It’s like the perfect combination of carb-y goodness, sweet fruit, and refreshing whip cream. We’ve been a “strawberry shortcake” family…
Oh Walter. When I bought my hammock at Lowe’s a few weeks ago, I honestly knew I was making a great decision but I hadn’t anticipated how relaxing it would be to just swing gently in the breeze of the front yard. Annie {the neighbor’s dog} sits as close as she possibly can by “snuggling”…
Oh hello Mr. Goat! Last weekend, I went to the Glastonbury Abbey {and the nearby Organic Farm} and roamed the property during their annual fundraising garden show. Having never been, I was really excited to see some of the gardens that I’d hear about from family and friends. I’d seen on Foursquare that there was…
