Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

We have a “chilly” weekend forecast~low in the 50s and high in the 70s. It’s practically winter in Phoenix! Unfortunately, next week will be back in the 90s, but anything under triple digits is considered a blessing here. The windows are open and the stale summer air-conditioned air is being replaced by fresh autumn vibes….

How to Make Your Own Pinecone Fire Starters
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How to Make Your Own Pinecone Fire Starters

With cooler weather either here or on the horizon, we all dream of cozying up in front of a roaring fire. With a plethora of pinecones falling this year around our mountain cabin, I try my hand at making my own pinecone fire starters. These fire starters make wonderful holiday gifts too. Join me in…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Happy Saturday! I am so delighted to be back writing again after two rather eventful weeks. It’s still hotter than the dickens in Phoenix but I am getting a brief respite from the heat while writing this from the cooler mountains of Arizona. Thank you for joining me today for Saturday Meanderings where we chat…

Secrets to a Delicious Homemade Peach Pie
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Secrets to a Delicious Homemade Peach Pie

There are two times during the year where peaches are center stage. One is in May, when our peach tree sheds its fuzzy juicy fruit. The other is in September/October when the famous Utah peaches are ripe and available for purchase. Fortunately we have connections and I just received a 32 lb. box of tree…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Mother Nature is a bit of a tease. Last week, we had beautiful cooler temperatures and a taste of Fall. This week, we are experiencing high heat warnings and are back into the triple digits. Mother Nature is always in control. In spite of the sweltering heat, it is officially the fall season so sometime…