I find it intriguing the way some people creatively make a living. Imagine having an unfulfilling job only to leave it (after careful planning) and going to Paris? That is exactly what Janice MacLeod did and as a result, she wrote her first book and memoir, Paris Letters. This is a book you continue to […]
Gouache Paints
My dear friend, Susan, gave me a gift of gouache paints for my birthday. I had no idea what gouache paints are and am a bit reluctant to use them. However, I did bring the paints with me on vacation, thinking it is a wonderful time to try something new. Supplies you will need This […]
Peach Pie
What is summer without a peach pie? This year our tree didn’t produce enough peaches. My husband bought these beauties at Costco. Unfortunately, they weren’t ripe and too hard. I needed to make the pie the next day so I threw them into a paper bag, added a banana, and viola! In just one overnight, […]
Hiking in Sedona, Arizona
On late Saturday afternoon, my daughter, Elisabeth, suggested we go hiking the next day……in Sedona, Arizona (a mere 2.5 hour drive). Of course, I jumped at the chance to spend time with her and her best friend, Ella. We left the house at 6:00 a.m. with an anticipated arrival time of 8:30 a.m.~ 30 minutes […]
Making Strawberry Rhubarb Pie~A Summer Treat
Fresh rhubarb is in season and the strawberries at the market are juicy and plump. Now is the perfect time to make this very simple and easy strawberry rhubarb pie. To me, this pie is a throw-back to simpler days, using fresh ingredients from the garden. Only once, did I grow rhubarb and enough strawberries […]