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,…
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. My notion of having a relaxing day was somewhat thwarted as cooking for a smaller group still requires the same amount of time and effort. Reminds me of camping~whether you go for a weekend or two weeks, you still need to pack and unpack the same amount of…
Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving or being a guest at someone else’s home, these cute mini appetizer boards are easy to make and share with others. There are so many uses for these boards~not just for appetizers, but desserts, or tea and cookies, bread displays and wine flights. Types of Boards The boards I am…