Taking the ordinary to the extraordinary one small change at a time.
I have several obsessions this summer. I am obsessed with margaritas. I am obsessed with watermelon. I am obsessed with lime. I am obsessed with guacamole. Hmmm, a pattern seems to be emerging. And if I am going to be honest with myself, I am obsessed with pairing them up. I guess I am a... Continue Reading →
Hi all! I got back from Pittsburgh on Sunday evening and between computer issues and work stress I have not posted. So do allow me to present you with just one photo. A beautiful photo. A photo of one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen, smelled and tasted. Yes, this is a photo... Continue Reading →
Hey! Been a crazy week! But I did not want to go a whole week without posting. I was in Blacksburg, Va. this weekend visiting my Dad and, as always, we had bacon and eggs for breakfast. He likes his eggs sunny side up with bacon fat drizzled over the top to give the yolk... Continue Reading →
I did my taxes this weekend. I also made daiquiris. The two pretty much go hand in hand in my home. I mean, If I did my taxes sober I would get really, really sad and then want a drink to make the sadness go away. But if I have daiquiris WHILE I do my... Continue Reading →
Almonds have a special place in my heart. I mean, without them there would be no almond paste or marzipan. And that would be sad. Really sad. But today I am breaking with my normally sweet obsession with almonds and am opting for a more savory and spicy treat. Luckily I had quite a few... Continue Reading →
I used to make cards with pressed fall leaves. For the past few years, not so much. There are many reasons I could bore you with but really, it came down to the same reason I've stopped doing most things....time, or really the lack of. Or playing Free Cell or Words With Friends on my... Continue Reading →
