Dear Friends, In the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, nestled on 2 lush acres, stands a piece of history—a unique, lovingly restored property that harkens back to the early 1900s. With open spaces dwindling in our city, we count ourselves fortunate to have preserved this slice of the past. This property has been our haven, where…
Okay. I admit that I am one of those people who loves (loved) those huge armoires that housed the television and associated technology. When my husband and I got married, I realized that he is the type of person who wants a television in every room. I, on the other hand, rarely watch television. As a…
My husband, Scott announces he wants to make limoncello. Not sure where that ambitious notion comes from but I love this lemony liqueur so I am in full support. We were first introduced to limoncello when we traveled to one of my favorite places, Ravello on the Amalfi coast of Italy. Our very first bottle…
I recently purchased a new book, Simply Living Well by Julia Watkins. This hard cover book is a guide to creating a natural, low-waste home. The book is filled with great ideas and recipes on how to reduce what you consume and throw away. But it got me thinking about how we live. What are…
In the past, I have canned pickles but have never made refrigerated pickles. Not only am I surprised how easy they are to make, I am equally delighted with how delicious they taste. Whether you like dill or sweet pickles, you can make your own version of refrigerated pickled cucumbers in less than an hour….