It’s Been A Year!
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

It’s Been A Year!

A year ago today, I sent my first blog post of Life at Bella Terra.  It was an intimidating moment, because I thought “who would ever want to read this?”  I don’t consider myself a very good writer and I’m really trying to improve upon that.  But your words of encouragement have brought me back…

A Day at the Ranch

A Day at the Ranch

My dear friend, Susan invited me for a day trip to her ranch.  I have been decluttering our home for weeks now, and quite frankly, after hours upon hours of shlepping stuff to the thrift store and the professional shredding place, I was ready for a day away with my friend. We left at the…

Tomato, Peach and Corn Salad
| | | | | |

Tomato, Peach and Corn Salad

It is STILL very hot here in Phoenix and this recipe is cool and refreshing.  Wherever you are celebrating Labor Day, this salad is full of fresh, summer ingredients and is very simple to make.  With just a few ingredients and a light dressing, this is a perfect accompaniment to something off the grill. Since…

Uptown Farmers Market
| | | | | | | |

Uptown Farmers Market

I love our neighborhood as it provides the best of both rural and urban living.  Even though we are 10 minutes from downtown Phoenix (the 5th largest city in the US), our North Central neighborhood feels like it is miles away. A few years ago, my friend and neighbor, Bo Mostow, called me to discuss…