When we fully emptied and cleaned out the kitchen this spring in advance of our reno, I used it as a great opportunity to donate kitchen items we weren’t using. I normally dislike buying any sort of kitchen appliance that only serves one purpose, but after listening to my parents and uncle rave about this… Read More
Little Elsa has been under the weather the last couple of days. On Tuesday I thought she seemed off for much of the afternoon but didn’t put it all together until I started explaining it to Honey when he got home from work. I realized she wasn’t going up the stairs – she’s usually right… Read More
I’m sure some of you just fell out of your chair reading that but it’s true… the almost defunct Dixie Delights Shop is open until November 20. I have Christmas gift tags, note pads and notebooks. The red and white monogram mugs that work from Christmas straight through to Valentine’s Day! The insides of the… Read More
I thought I’d check in with my latest podcast obsessions. Per usual, the list is heavy on true crime. Culpable On February 26, 2014, Christian Andreacchio was found dead in the upstairs bathroom of his apartment from a single gunshot wound to the head. After a mere 45-minute investigation, local police ruled his death a… Read More
I’ve been on the quest to find a perfect (EASY) homemade bread recipe. I’ve made this one three times and it while it is quite good, it’s not all that easy. I still find it worth sharing because there isn’t much better than a slice of this hot out of the oven with butter drizzled… Read More
Last month I read Caroline: Little House Revisited and loved every minute. I grew up on the Little House books and this one felt like a visit with old friends. It was particularly interesting to have read Laura’s stories of her childhood as a child, and then to read Ma’s side of the story as… Read More
I really, really enjoy cooking – both for my family and for others. It is a way I love to love on others. In the last couple of weeks I have had two friends going through things where I thought a hot meal could be just what they needed. Chili & Fixin’s My go to… Read More