A common kitchen sink. What could be memorable about that? It’s just a functional part of all of our homes. Mine’s not beautiful or special. It’s not made of the latest high tech material. It’s just a plain old kitchen sink that has ten years’ worth of nicks and scratches. I’ve been spending a lot […]
Month: July 2010
Wild Rice Chicken Salad
I first tasted this great chicken salad at a friend’s house, and I couldn’t stop eating it! It’s so-o-o good. The recipe was originally from Southern Living. Give it a try – I think you’ll love it. (Note gluten free modifications below.) Wild Rice-Chicken Salad 2 (6.2 oz.) packages long grain and wild rice mix […]
Sour Cream Coconut Cake
I had company over the weekend – aunts and grammas and cousins, all in town for my daughter’s bridal shower. I made a great dinner Friday evening and, for dessert, I served this wonderful coconut cake. The recipe originally came from my aunt, Marie Staley, and I often make it for my Summerhill Weekend Sewing […]
Embroidered Bedding Set
We had a bridal shower for my daughter Sara yesterday at a wonderful tea room in our area – the Johnston House, in Mars, PA. I was really looking forward to giving her the gift that I’ve been working on for several weeks. There had been a few close calls where she had walked into […]
Easy Buttermilk Waffles
While we were in North Carolina last week, we enjoyed lots of fresh, local summer fruits. The peaches were heavenly, and I loved them so much that I brought a basketful back home with me. This morning I decided to whip up a batch of my Easy Buttermilk Waffles to enjoy with the fresh peaches. […]
Oak Island Sketches
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Cousteau We made our annual pilgrimage to the beach last week, and it was a much needed break from the everyday busyness that’s the norm for me. We rented a big, beautiful house just across the street from […]
Rosemary Bean Dip
We’re heading for the beach tomorrow, and I can hardly wait! Sometimes I think that’s the only place I ever really and truly relax. Sitting under a beach umbrella, reading a good book and watching the waves roll in – that’s my idea of the perfect day. I”m looking forward to seven of them this […]
Everyday Alphabet
Sometimes it’s really hard to find time for our own creative pursuits. It’s a daily struggle for me. I may call myself an everyday artist, but very often the art that I’m producing is for my clients, not for myself. It’s so easy to let my obligations to others crowd out the joy that comes […]