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Considering all the ridiculous food sensitivities in my family (plus being gluten and dairy free), our dinner and desserts turned out to be both beautiful and delicious! Do you have family traditions that make you cry? No? Me neither, thankfully! š¦ š½š„§ BUT, my momās mashed potato recipe calls for a a mountain of sautĆ©ed… Continue reading Thanksgiving 2022
I grew up in New England, and for as long as I can remember it has been my favorite time of year. The changes in the air, the colors, and the sound and smell of leaves crunching under foot. Itās different in Chicagoland. For one thing, we have different trees here. Instead of the iconic… Continue reading Fall colors
One of the ways that I take care of my chronically ill body is to move regularly. I fear if I donāt keep moving, Iāll stop and not be able to restart. Weather permitting (anything above 20F), I walk outside all year round. Besides the fresh air and Vitamin D, I have the pleasure of… Continue reading Autumn is here
Iāve had a wonderful few days in the shop, but Iām sadly done at the bench for the weekend. I spent about 12 hours out here today, and knowing me, I probably overdid it. Iām sure everything is going to hurt tomorrow. Itās still totally worth it (to me)! Iām very sedentary in my office… Continue reading Peaceful vibe
We enjoyed a peaceful day at home yesterday. I spent some time in the shop, organizing cabochons into collections that I hope to release over the course of next year. More on that in another post! We had our favorite Saturday night dinner - spaghetti and homemade meatballs with tomato sauce. Well, I have broccoli… Continue reading Birthday vibes
Covid has resulted in all sorts of weird supply chain issues. One of those has been the disappearance of our usual gluten-free muffin mix from the grocery store. While we wait for case to arrive from the manufacturer, we thought it would be worthwhile to try something new - gluten-free donuts. I didn't glaze them,… Continue reading Homemade donuts
I've been trying to get out of the house and exercise a little more regularly. The area around our home is so beautiful it is a pleasure to be out and about!
I enjoy stumbling upon these little painted rocks when I'm out for a walk in the neighborhood!
Cherries are my very favorite fruit ... and although life during the Covid-19 pandemic is not a bowl full of cherries at the moment, it's still a pleasure to enjoy the season!
There is a small group of families that paints rocks and puts them around the neighborhood. The designs vary a lot but they always make me smile when I'm out for a walk.
Our crabapple is in full bloom. We still have many daffodils, and the tulips are starting to bloom. First tulips! And a new Spring bouquet in the kitchen.
A beautiful homemade latte, made with cashew milk. A super special thing for me, since itās been about six years that I could have coffee or nuts on a regular basis. I made the cashew milk with a device called the Almond Cow.