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…
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…
Is cold brew coffee all the rage in your area? Two years ago, I never even heard of cold brew….naturally thinking it was maybe some new kind of beer. I began noticing it at the Farmers Market and occasionally on the shelves at the grocery store, but until recently, I never tried it. I’ve always…
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…
I just returned from a 7-day trip to the east coast. 5 flights, 3 hotels, 2 different rental cars and lots of driving and a wide variety of activities. There is quite a bit to share with you so please forgive the longer post. Monday, I flew into Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. and…