Summer Pea Salad – Dress it up or dress it down

July 27, 2013.Reading time 1 minute.

This is a family favorite and in its honor, my mom is the star chef (note her hand performing the tasks with surgical precision) and we are posting from her (guest) kitchen. The origins are unknown but the recipe is loved by many. There are some many variations, but today I share with you the […]

Well I’ll Be – Kalbi Korean BBQ Short Ribs

July 24, 2013.Reading time 5 minutes.

I like to think of clever phrases or parallels for my blogs. This time I kept thinking of “Romancing the Meat”, playing off of Romancing the Stone…. Until I googled what its origins looking for facts… hmm, not going to work this time according to Urban Dictionary…. So, in other news today, here is a […]

Reach & Read: The Art of Racing in the Rain

July 22, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

Get the Kleenex out and put away your pride! Dog lover or not, this book conjures up many human emotions, cleanses the tear ducts and refills the soul. This Seattle story is told from the unique perspective of Enzo, the dog. It reinforces all those humanoid projections we place on our pets and is 100% […]

Lavender Sachets – Keep your drawers smellin’ fresh

July 20, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

Another speedy but highly satisfying craft. I have an abundance of lavender growing at my house because 1) I love it! 2) Smells good! 3) Thought my bees would like it (not so much) and 4) drought tolerant (read – lazy).Cut out fabric. I really like to use charm packs as they are already a […]

Did Somebody Call a Plumber? To fix a slow draining front-loader…

July 18, 2013.Reading time 6 minutes.

DON’T! I’d call a plumber if it’s a bachelorette party (bow–chicka–wow–wow), but not if your washer is a bit sluggish in the draining department. It’s a quick fix-a bit like a box of chocolates and eating a Tootsie Pop, all in one. SITUATION: You know that aggravating feeling when it says 1 minute remaining on […]

The Bee People: Chapters 4 & 5

July 16, 2013.Reading time 5 minutes.

Chapter IV: Her Honey Sac What do you suppose becomes the of the nectar Miss Apis gathers with her hairy tongue? … She does swallow it but that is not the end of story. When it is swallowed, it passes into a little honey-sac which is not as large as a sweet-pea seed and is […]