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…
Sometimes I get stuck in a rut doing the same thing, over and over again.Perhaps it’s easier because it doesn’t require any thought or creative energy, but it is also fun to step back and look at things with a new set of eyes. Recently, I purchased this red and white place setting at Ballard…
I am getting ready for turning 60 pounds of fresh tomatoes into jarred tomato sauce, so having enough room in the pantry is critical. It seems that every few years I need to organize the kitchen pantry. Here is the story of before and after and how I use this small, yet efficient space. The…
Happy Saturday, friends! What a week it has been. Our large group of houseguests have left and all the laundry is done. We are still experiencing the most glorious weather and I’m not sure why this Spring seems so vibrant this year. Maybe it just everyone emerging from two oppressive years. Anyway, glad you are…
As I continue to age, the words self and care are rising in importance. The way people age fascinates me. Why are some 80 year olds biking across the U.S., when others need 24-hour care? What can we do to age more gracefully and graciously? None of us ever want to be a burden to…