One of our favorite “at sea” activities (for the women and kids at least) on our Holland America Line Alaska cruise was attending America’s Test Kitchen demonstrations. The on-board chef demonstrated techniques and shared tips and tricks for cooking everything from salmon to steak to grilled cheese. He was interesting, easy to follow and from… Read More
Today my parents celebrate their fiftieth anniversary. Fifty years. Five decades. They are a rare, inspiring example of marriage through thick and thin, ups and downs. They raised Sister and I with a strong, unwavering sense of right and wrong, unconditional love, and by always sacrificing their dreams for ours. They worked for everything they… Read More
I don’t talk about it often, but it’s been about a year since my friend Ashley introduced me to essential oils and they are a part of daily life around here now. I clean with them, diffuse them and use them both topically and internally at times. I thought I’d share how I store them… Read More
It’s Daddy-O’s birthday today!!! He’s been a hands-on always-there, fixture in my life… for my whole life. He’s celebrating with a trip to the Humane Society (for donations), lunch at Spanky’s, and cappuccinos and dinner with fabulous neighbors! While I hate that we never see him ON his birthday these days, we are all still… Read More
We really upped our “breakfast for dinner” game this week by enjoying two fabulous quiche recipes. They were easy, cooked beautifully and are nice enough for company. For dinners, I served with a simple green salad. For breakfast, I enjoyed with a side of fruit. Either way, it made for a delicious, filling meal. The… Read More
I did a LOT of reading while in Alaska! I shared The Storyteller’s Secret by Sejal Badani a few weeks back and today I’m dishing on The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine. This was an engaging psychological thriller, full of twists and turns and a clever ending. If you love Gone Girl and Girl… Read More
We’re in the throes of the dog days of summer here in Atlanta. It’s so unbearably hot that even Elsa Belle lies around lethargic, pausing her relentless mission to chase down every squirrel, chipmunk and lizard in the yard. While she absolutely loves Frosty Paws, they don’t frequently make it into the shopping buggy. When… Read More