Happy Saturday! I’m writing this from our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., where it’s a beautiful, crisp, and windy fall day. I just got back from a lovely three-mile walk, and I’d almost forgotten how gorgeous this city is—especially with the leaves starting to turn. It’s been a few years since I was last here, and…
Happy Saturday from beautiful Newport Beach, California. Unfortunately we are leaving today to drive back to Phoenix, but are enjoying the cooler weather, ocean breezes and gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean. What is it about being near the water that lowers shoulders, relaxes the body and clears the mind? This annual 4-day girl’s trip…
Fortunately, I’m not someone who often comes down with the usual winter illnesses. In fact, over the past 24 years, I can only recall being really sick with a cold or flu twice. I believe that living a healthy lifestyle should become more of a priority as we age—and part of that means being proactive…
What do you do when you are unsettled? For me, I don my apron and start cooking, baking and creating in my kitchen. I suppose it’s better than some other vices, but there is something about the smell of bread baking, apples cooking, or onions simmering in butter, that is balm for the soul. It’s…
The surest sign that autumn is nearby is when my kitchen starts smelling like Apple Cider Donuts. I’m tucked away at our mountain cabin this week, and the crisp chill up here feels downright frosty. To chase away the cold, and with a generous donation of apples from our friends, I’ve been happily baking—apple pie,…