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Took a trip recently to Bivalvia – that mystical place so close to home yet so far away….. also known as Hood Canal. It was raining so hard this time that I couldn’t even snap a quick smartphone photo. Good news is that some of my most favorite snapshots are from the same location we […]
Read MoreThere are so many plants out there that can be easily rooted in a glass of water on a windowsill. Think herbs, tubers, leafy greens, fruit, root vegetables, bulbs, basil, mint, lemongrass, horseradish, avocado, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrot tops, romaine, celery, ginger, garlic, scallions (green or spring onions) and leeks. – name just a few. […]
Read MoreCrunchy. Pow Pow! Is the sound this quick and fresh salad will make in your mouth. While it sounds and tastes decidedly Asian, I actually came across this simple quick pickle (quickle?) salad idea in my Scots Cooking By Sue Lawrence book, tucked underneath with a roast beef recipe. This recipe is one of those […]
Read MoreThere are so many great ideas out there for using chalkboard paint, or even making your own. Almost any surface can be transformed with an even spray or steady brush. I picked up these ceramic birds for a song at a cute boutique that was clearing them out. But alas, didn’t warm up to them […]
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I am in a no way milliner (and my last name is not Hatmaker, but I love her blog). However, I have over the last few years started a collection of little fascinators from simple feathery clips (purchased and handmade) to more elaborate ones. In honor of a Bridesmaid-theme Girls Night Out, I donned my […]
Read MoreI blog a lot about my so-called Asian life but I am actually (surprise surprise) Scottish. This year, I am looking to add more Scotch to my cooking routine (and on the rocks) as a way to keep my grandparents and heritage nearer to my heart (by that I mean, in my tummy), like this […]
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