The Concept of Home
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The Concept of Home

ByMary Crozier

Since my visit last weekend to Patina Farm for the book signing by French Country Cottage, I’ve been pondering the concept of home. Brooke and Steve Giannetti spent countless hours planning and designing their home, making it unique and special to them. Courtney Allison’s home is filled with romance in the French country style. It’s hard not…

Strawberry Shortcake
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Strawberry Shortcake

ByMary Crozier

Summer = Strawberry Shortcake. I have fond childhood memories of picking strawberries at Malerba’s Farm in Norwich, Connecticut.  Unfortunately, this time of year, there are NO places to pick strawberries in Phoenix.  It is too hot.  However, the local grocery stores have California-grown berries that actually taste like strawberries. I researched a good recipe on…

Lemon Blueberry Bread~gluten, dairy and grain free
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Lemon Blueberry Bread~gluten, dairy and grain free

ByMary Crozier

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…

An Afternoon Tea with Rhys Bowen
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An Afternoon Tea with Rhys Bowen

ByMary Crozier

A few weeks ago, we hosted a charitable tea with New York Times Bestselling author, Rhys Bowen.  The monies raised from that afternoon go the Family to Family Foundation. This foundation provides scholarships to students in rural El Salvador who, due to lack of funds, would otherwise be unable to receive an education. When my son was…