It can be hard to find a really nice crochet project for the guys in your life. Especially one that will actually get used. This easy pattern for a crochet necktie is a great Father’s Day gift idea or for a young man graduating or attending a prom. Continue Reading
Pumpkin Scones
What do you love best about October? The brisk mornings? The colorful foliage? How about the flavors of the season? We love all of these things and picked the month of October for our wedding day. Soon John and I will be celebrating another anniversary. Coffee and delicious Pumpkin Scones is how we like to start the day.Continue ReadingSpooky Halloween Food
read with a slow, deep, menacing accent…
Do come in my friend…
I have prepared for you fiendish and Spooky Halloween food that will send shivers down your spine…Continue Reading
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Think on These Things thoughts from John…Have you ever questioned God’s faithfulness? Did you ever think that He has left you or forsaken you? These are questions we sometimes are uncomfortable voicing or admitting. As you contemplate your answer, think of times of disappointment, loneliness, grief or despair. This is when we are most vulnerable to the thought that God had forsaken us. God uses His Word and sometimes a person, a quote, a book or even a hymn to remind us that He is and will always be faithful to His children. One of these classic hymns is my focus on today’s post… Great is Thy Faithfulness.Continue Reading
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Wanting to lose a few pounds? My husband is on the home stretch of a weight loss challenge happening at his place of employment. He requested lots of salads this week and I want to make them really satisfying for him. Buttermilk ranch dressing is a great way to make otherwise boring salads taste great!Continue Reading
Coffee Marbled Bundt Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache
Oh, I wish you were here with me for a slice of this Coffee Marbled Bundt Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache. Swirls of yellow and coffee infused cake with a decadent dark chocolate ganache.Continue ReadingBaby Joelle’s Turn
This little sweet pea had her turn wearing PopPop John’s christening outfit just like her siblings and cousins. Besides baby Joelle’s turn in this vintage piece, other family members wore it too.Continue Reading
Knitted Alpaca Cowl
Here is a very basic and quick-to-make cowl that is stylish and warm. It is made from alpaca yarn I purchased during a visit to Jersey Shore Alpacas in Cape May, New Jersey.Continue Reading
Cape May
Last week John and I spend a short getaway celebrating our anniversary at the southern New Jersey beach town, Cape May. Though just an hour and a half drive from our home, neither of us had ever been to this lovely area that is a National Historic Landmark due to its concentration of well-maintained Victorian buildings. It is one of the country’s oldest vacation resort destinations.Continue Reading
LBI Lighthouse & Tomato Jam Recipe
Before summer is gone and fresh garden tomatoes are unavailable, I wanted to make a batch of this unique Tomato Jam using a vintage recipe from my husbands great-grandmother. I shared the recipe for Tomato Jam a couple years ago but thought I’d post again because it is a good way to use summer ripe tomatoes and it is delightful to enjoy the bright taste during winters sometimes dreary days.
A visit to Princeton University Art Museum
Strolling past this stately building on our way to the Princeton University Art Museum, John and I enjoyed a Saturday outing despite the temps in the high nineties. At times there was even a light breeze under the canopy of mature trees.
Hawaiian Pasta Salad
Hawaiian Pasta Salad, brightly colored with an abundance of crisp veggies makes a perfect summer salad. It is a hearty one too, with the tortellini and diced ham. I served it at a graduation party as a side dish but it would be a great entrée served with crusty bread (and maybe a glass of wine) for a lovely summer supper.Continue ReadingShake and Bake Coating Recipe and Family/Friend Times
Busy days and hungry kids call for easy meals. Do you remember the old Shake and Bake commercials with the little girl in her southern accent, enthusiastically exclaiming, “And, I helped!” I have always liked the product. Nice flavor, little mess and no frying. Now I make my own shake and bake coating. It’s easy and economical. I use it for both pork and chicken and you can change up the spices to suit your taste. (Scroll to bottom of post for recipe)
Birthday time
It is birthday time. My sweetheart just had a birthday and I made him a cake to celebrate. A dark, chocolaty cake with peanut butter frosting, ganache drizzled on top and down the sides then sprinkled with chopped snickers bars.Continue Reading
Marche de L’enfante Rouge, Notra Dame, Sainte Chapelle, Eiffel Tower & Nuit Blanche
This Saturday was the busiest and longest day of our entire London/Paris trip. This was the day we walked more than 18,000 steps or close to 8.5 miles! A non-stop day filled with fabulous memories!
I decided not to break this post into two, so if you stay to the end of this marathon post, you just might be as tired as we were!
Autumn in Paris
Paris is always a good idea and autumn in Paris is a lovely time of year. This is the beautiful view we had from our hotel balcony.