Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

stories Happy July 4th to all of you! We are happily ensconced here in the mountains of Arizona enjoying the cooler temperatures. I love all the patriotism here as nearly every cabin is displaying flags and lots of red, white and blue. Our mountain community is a combination of older, original cabins and of course,…

All Things July 4th
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All Things July 4th

holidays We always look forward to going to our cabin for the July 4th holiday. It is much cooler in the mountains of Arizona and this area has a nice small town feel. The highlight is the July 4th parade, which started many years ago by a wonderful neighbor who believed this holiday needed proper…

My Breakfast Challenge
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My Breakfast Challenge

I am not a breakfast person. The thought of any meal in the morning is almost hard for me to comprehend. So I struggle with what breakfast options are healthy, quick and not big in volume. Collagen Peptides Every morning starts with my delicious Nespresso coffee with foamed milk and two scoops of Vital Proteins…

Making Easy Fig Preserves
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Making Easy Fig Preserves

The garden is literally bursting at the seams. With the heat, the ripening has exponentially increased. But it’s a good thing, as being in the garden is calming for me, especially in today’s chaotic world. To see my post on Gardening 101, please click here. It is that time of year again when the fig…

Meyer Lemon Marmalade
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Meyer Lemon Marmalade

I stumbled across this 2008 recipe from Simply Recipes and just happened to have several Meyer lemons that needed to be used. I am one of those people who love marmalade~~on freshly made bread with a cup of tea or coffee. There is something so romantic and very British about it. Meyer lemons are a…