Anyone who has given birth or is the “supportive one” to someone who is pregnant knows what a crazy, confusing jungle To-Be parenthood is. There is joyful enthusiasm at the prospect of new life and shear delight at the first whispers of a racing heartbeat. Sometimes the early … [Read more...]
Calling all Peanut Butter lovers!
Think November and you’re probably longing for turkey and mashed potatoes. Yes, those will be featured prominently on dinner tables across the country later in the month but until then, it’s Peanut Butter Lovers month! To celebrate, grab a spoon and indulge in this delicious … [Read more...]
Island soup season has begun
This morning I made the first soup for the 2014 Island season! I'm happy to eat soup for all three meals every day so I've perfected the art of hassle-free soup making. Italian Bean Soup 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, crumbled 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 tablespoon … [Read more...]
A Broken Dishwasher … and some Baby Food
Can you ever imagine being happy that the dishwasher broke? I didn’t think so but when my daughter-in-law’s dishwasher indeed broke, it turned out to be a lovely thing ... Recently I was visiting Matthew and Melissa's Honey Creek Farm for the weekend to see my darling … [Read more...]
Gateways, Transitions and … Breakfast-Avocado
“And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the new year: Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown. And he replied: Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light, and safer than a known … [Read more...]