By Jennifer Cote – With several lavender bushes in full bloom, I was intrigued by a recipe calling for lavender. As with most recipes, I had to streamline. My recipes have to be as simple as possible to make, using ingredients I have on hand, or it’s not going to
Completely You: Food By Dana Wagner for Completely You – If you’re like most, you probably think of pumpkin just twice a year: once as a glorified candleholder during Halloween and then again as the indulgent finishing touch to a Thanksgiving dinner feast. But this big orange orb is actually
Yummy fall drinks and comfort foods… sound good? How about… the “not so fattening” favorites??? That’s what I’m talking about… PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE 1 cup coffee 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 1 packet Stevia 2 Tbs. Pumpkin Puree 1 tsp. Pumpkin Spice Blend together milk, puree and spices, then
Creamy Pumpkin Rice Pudding (Find the recipe at Better Homes and Gardens or click HERE) Yummy Pumpkin Spice Granola (Find the recipe at Disney Family or click HERE) Fresh Pumpkin Ravioli (Find the recipe at Love and Olive Oil or click HERE) Pumpkin Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup (Find the recipe
Right before my husbands two week vacation I made a list of things that I wanted us to get done together. I am not one for the whole honey-do lists because he’s pretty good about getting things done when they need it..or avoiding it for months on end… or
The weather has just been perfect for the past week so I’ve been a busy bee getting my summer vegetable garden cleaned up and planting the fall/winter vegetables. I had such wonderful success using row covers on one bed last fall & winter that I decided it would be worth
My Monday morning was a mad dash to send the youngest off to school,to walk the dogs that are staying with us for a month,complete my 5 mile walk/run, bake muffins, clean the house and shower all before lunch time. The older I get the more my get up and
I forgot to tell you all yesterday, thank you so much for all the kind comments on our fall porch and table! Today I am showing the mantel I put together for fall. I saw a great deal on these wood planter boxes, so I picked up two- one for
I really miss the Food Network channel… I mean really really miss it. It’s a cruel thing for someone like me who adores cooking and baking to live in a country that doesn’t really care about it. It’s not to say that the Dutch do not like food..they do, but
We had one very rainy stormy day this week so I decided to do a few indoor projects. Besides working on my bookcases, I also took down my polka dot curtains which I’ve enjoyed all summer. Here’s my post from when I originally put them up in case you missed
September has always seemed like a transitional month to me. I’m still wearing sandals but today I needed a sweater. I’m still wearing my summer nightgowns but now I need an extra blanket. I’ve switched from white wine to red… because there’s a nip in the air. Seasons change. Most
Scrapbooking has become a billion dollar industry over the years, and has moved far beyond the basic photo album with captions that it once was. Now people are creating detailed works of art from these books, all in an effort to preserve memories. Scrapbooking allows you to take a seemingly
I had a fun day with my mom today! After grabbing our first Pumpkin Spice Latte’s of the season, we headed out to Al’s Garden Center. It is such an incredible place to visit and buy plants, year round! The wreath above, was from a vendor at Aunt Bee’s House
Every time I make a new quinoa recipe I am constantly reminded why I am so in love with it. It’s versatile, packs a great protein punch and you can use it in place of recipes that call for rice. If you haven’t tried using it yet,please give this recipe
Back at the beginning of the summer I had the opportunity to host a big birthday bash. It was a joint birthday party for my sister, Helen who would be turning 70 and my daughter, Amy Kikita who was going to be 29. Because we entertain so often, we have
While there’s still some summer weather left for a short while, and grape tomatoes are still ripening on the vine, here’s a chance to put the grill to a little more use. Everything is cooked outdoors — even the water for the pasta is boiled on a separate burner beside
Turquoise and Red I was cleaning out the laundry room and set out the apple swag I love to use for my autumn kitchen decor. I noticed the beautiful combination made by pairing the apples with the turquoise blue platters that had been part of the summer decor.
I really need to re-do the stain on my deck – it’s been peeling all summer. But that’s too big of job to tackle right now so I thought I’d start with this – I know…awful right? A summer of neglect and hot temps and what was a planter full
As a health coach, I want my clients to cook and eat nutritiously. But I know that they won’t do it unless it’s easy and quick, which is totally understandable. After a long day, I certainly don’t want to spend lots of time laboring in the kitchen, so I’m always
Completely You: Food By Nancy Kalish for Completely You – Anyone who’s ever had food poisoning never wants to have it again. Yet many people are unaware of some basic food safety rules — or don’t take them seriously enough. Here are the seven kitchen mistakes many people make and
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