Book Review…The Swans of Fifth Avenue
My book club read The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin this past month and I had them all over last night….book club, not the swans. It’s...
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kondoed…the kon mari way
I had a week off for Spring break and I was determined to finish moving everything back to the master bedroom….but I didn’t want to hapharzardly ju...
Happy Weekend to you!
…..Spring is here…make it a good one!! You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails!
Cucumber & Bean Sprout salad with Spicy Peanut sauce
Back in the 80’s when I lived in San Francisco I would frequent Hunan Restaurant on Kearny St. and always ordered the cucumber and bean sprout salad…...
Fondue Friday
Well, you’ve heard of Pizza Monday…but how about Fondue Friday? Another fun dinner in my childhood, in my kid’s childhood and even now with ...
The Beauty of the Crock Pot….and a recipe
Thanks to Taylor and Dan, I’ve discovered the beauty and ease of the Crock Pot…or slow cooker. I think my mom used it sometimes when I was growing...
Chicken (or salmon) Goat Cheese Ravioli with a Butter/Vermouth Sauce
I just made this a few weeks ago and remembered how much I love it! The sauce is to die for! I’m sure most of my friends have had it at my house at a...
Wedded Bliss…Part 2
As I relive this past week’s events I just have to smile (…and sometimes cry with joy!)…..the arrival of Austin & Kate, the bachelor &...
Wedding Excitement and Thank yous!
The excitement is building for the wedding this weekend of my daughter, Taylor, to her beloved, Dan. My son, Austin, and daughter-in-law, Kate arrived yesterd...
FABULOUS FRIDAY….Stir-Fried Chicken with Colorful Peppers
This is one of my favorite go-to recipes and something I make quite often. My daughter is not a big fan of “spicy” so you can temper the cayenne t...