As I'm typing this, visions of all sorts of snacks are floating through my mind. It's amazing how responsive o

I'm not sure when I began to think I wasn't enough. Not pretty enough, funny enough, smart enough, talented en

One of our favorite dishes at The King and I restaurant is their Pad Kai Long Song. Traditionally this dish, a

When my son Phil was born, we lived in a bungalow with only two bedrooms on the main floor. I loved that first

Don't you sometimes just crave those yummy Vietnamese Spring Rolls? I sure do, but I've only made them a handf

One food trend that shows no signs of stopping in 2014 is the prevalence of Gluten-Free ingredients in recipes

I felt it Sunday morning, when the clock ticked far past my usual wake up time. Rolling over I could spy the s

It was my turn to take Bella out to the dog run, we'd let her go on her own but she's still small enough to sq

I know, I was supposed to be back with a pretty mason jar craft but my little pup, Bella, won't let me ou

Mom and Dad, if you're reading this, it wasn't me. Kids, if you're reading this, it was me. I was no angel gro

A friend of mine got married on the weekend. It was such a lovely affair, but not in a "stuffy" formal way.. t

From the hot Amazon Rainforests of Brazil.. icy cold and creamy Acai Bowls have finally made it to the wintery

  My daughter and I have been taking some small steps towards eating healthier this year by introducing m

Our spin class usually plays virtual bike rides while we cycle so that we can feel like part of a real cycling

Let me apologize to anyone who tried to visit my blog these past few days. I bet you all thought I was busy re

Remember how I always write about "just jumping in" taking risks and trying new projects? For the past month,

You all know I've been investigating grocery store chain food pricing.. well wait 'til you read this: Two days

 Magical dog-leash romps through frosted streets and princess crystal iced trees.. clear sailing ahead! N

{ Can you tell the sun has been shining again? } Remember those Sunshine Salads that made the hockey potluck d

    Who can resist these little pink harbingers of things to come.. and who wouldn't want to keep a

It's Book Club night and my turn to host.. which means I get to make dessert while everyone else brings an app

Temperance is a virtue commonly practiced in the New Year. Restraint, self-control, austerity can sometime fee

♥ Christmas presents have long since been opened, family and friends hugged but I still feel like hiding.. h

I love the bright and clear contrast of Blue Willow china, did you know Blue and White is a big trend this yea

♥ There is so much excitement and tradition around setting up the Christmas Tree that we reluctantly take do

Today is January 1st 2014 and there is a New Moon today.. at 4:14 am ♥   It is a Supermoon, one that oc

Sometimes in life, you just have to step out of your comfort zone.. take a chance I love this.. This just migh

♥ I'd love to be in Bella's shoes.. er paws.. right about now but I've got a list and I'm checkin' it twice

On Christmas Eve households in Sweden would traditionally serve a bowl of Julegrot or Risgrynsgröt to sweeten

  Swedish → English is=ice choklad=chocolate ice + chocolate=ice chocolates or ischoklad ♥ who w

I thought if I'm decorating my home with bright Scandinavian whites and reds.. it might be fun to also explore

The cover of Miette's Recipe Book has been taunting me for weeks. The scalloped edges of the book was all it t

I know I promised you a cake.. but these white chocolate dipped strawberries turned out so very beautiful and&

♥ Snips and snails And puppy dogs' tails And sugar and spice.. That's what our little girl is made of! ♥ B

I'm always delighted to discover sparkling jars of my Chunky Cranberry Apple Chutney hiding behind the apricot

 Snowflakes drift gently down all silent white and in that silence I think of you and wonder.. do you hav