Ina Garten’s Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars are one of her most iconic recipes – straight from her Barefoot Contessa shop and shared in Barefoot Contessa At Home. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve flipped past this recipe. Something about it just didn’t sound all that appetizing to me, even though there isn’t… Read More
I remember so vividly the years when the boys were little and, on this day, I purposefully didn’t turn on the TV or radio. I couldn’t bear for their innocent minds and pure hearts to be introduced to the horror of the real world in that way. As they grew older and began to learn… Read More
This past week was such a sweet reminder of how grateful I am for my ZTA sisters and the gift of friendships that have lasted for decades. First, E, C, and I met for dinner, and goodness, it was good for the soul. These two have been part of my inner circle for the last… Read More
Over the long Labor Day weekend, we tried Ina Garten’s Potato Basil Frittata for brunch. It was really good and made for a hearty meal. I loved using fresh basil from my garden. It adds such a bright, herby flavor and literally makes me feel like some sort of herb whisperer / culinary genius. HA!… Read More
If you’ve been around here a while, you’ll know Whit and I both have massive sweet tooths… but only for the really great, what I like to call “worth it” treats. This summer, we made it our mission to check a few new (and beloved old) spots off our little dessert bucket list around town.… Read More
We had our regularly scheduled monthly mahj night this week! After a smaller group in August (back to school week thinned the crowd), we were back to a full group of 12 players in September. This month, I tried to simplify the setup by using the tables and “open spaces” I already have, rather than… Read More
I’ve got a busy travel schedule coming up here, so it was nice to enjoy a very slow long weekend at home! We celebrated LH’s birthday at an impromptu happy hour Friday night. The boys took 3rd place in the father son golf tourney! While they played, I enjoyed a gorgeous afternoon at the pool.… Read More