Reach & Read: The Giant’s House

March 15, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

The Giant’s House – By Elizabeth McCracken Love stories are one of those things that span the decades: a librarian and patron, are no exception, although this pairing may be a bit taboo at first blush. The story could take place in Anytown, US but my imagined it in my hometown. We have a lovely […]

I go out walkin’ after midnight …

March 12, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

I go out walking after midnight …… I stopped to see a weeping willow Cryin’ on his pillow Maybe he’s cryin’ for me And as the skies turn gloomy Night winds whisper to me …. …. Patsy Cline, 1957 I really adore Patsy Cline – classy lady. I think it is not only the simplicity […]

When life hands you lemons ….

March 10, 2013.Reading time 5 minutes.

Scour Pinterest for Lemon Curd recipes, of course! Every one of us who are out there busy living, learning and challenging, will find ourselves at one point with one, two or a tree full of lemons – hopefully, delightful Meyer lemons, but usually just the yellow ellipsoidal kind. There are lots of lemon recipes out […]

Lemony Coconut Macaroons – A remedy for pesky extra egg whites

March 10, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

Lemony Coconut Macaroons – Adapted from Real Simple May 2009 Ingredients (Makes approx. 24) 14 ounce package of sweetened shredded coconut (I have used unsweetened before too, and it was just fine) Or 7 ounce if you are like me and bought the smaller size, just halve everything else. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy… J ¾ […]

Blackberry Jam – Yes you can!

March 9, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

I recently came across this great mural of inspiration during a morning hood walk. Jam! Granted it is not berry season here in Seattle, but I did make some tasty blackberry jam this summer, right before ripping those obnoxious thorns out of the ground (actually hired someone to do that, who I am I fooling). […]