One of the great things about cooking from scratch is that a well stocked pantry yields nearly infinite combinations of foods. I rarely buy pre-made sauces because I can make them better from scratch at a huge savings. This is the teriyaki sauce I use for my tempeh “cheesesteak” sandwiches. It’s a thick sauce and… Continue Reading
Countdown to Spring
It’s snowing again and I’m so ready for spring! According to Punxsutawney Phil we’ve got slightly under 5 weeks to go :( The good news is that gives me plenty of time to get my garden plans in order. I placed the last of my seed orders tonight. Soon, the fun begins! Introducing my 2009… Continue Reading
Keeping Warm
Have I mentioned that it’s freezing in my house? We’ve added insulation to the attic, had insulation blown into the walls, and installed new storm doors, but still, it’s frigid in here! I think it’s because the radiators are set into the walls so most of the heat escapes out the back vs. radiates into… Continue Reading
More Playa Mujeres
The blessing and curse of digital photography is the volume of photos I find myself sifting through. I’ve finally gone through all of them and have a few more to share… I’ve been struggling with what to do decor-wise in my home office and was inspired by the colors in this room. My palatte with… Continue Reading
Back from Playa Mujeres
We were driven through 3 guarded gates, and greeted with champagne and cold towels. The resort was 5 star all the way and set on a private 2 mile stretch of beach, which was a beautiful walk. It was exactly what my tropical fantasy beach looks like. When I took my first look at the… Continue Reading
In Fewer than 24 Hours
I’ll be here: First vacation in 5 years, I can’t wait!!!
Fresh From the Oven
Here’s my first attempt at making bread. I took this photo not even 15 minutes after it came out of the oven: I declare it a smashing success :)