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…
It was a very rainy Christmas morning here in Phoenix~~just perfect for lighting each of the fireplaces. This is one of the first years we didn’t have guests, so it was just our family. That set the tone for a very relaxing and easy day. After reading Santa’s letter and opening presents, Dad made his…
My husband and I have been doing the Whole30 eating plan (no sugar, bread, alcohol, dairy, beans, peanuts, soy for 30 days) since the end of February. We both said, “how hard can it be?” Surprisingly, we felt great on the Whole30. For a quick summary of this reset plan, click here. As a result, I…
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…