Every month I host “Sketching at Summerhill” here at my house. It offers an opportunity for my creative friends to get together, learn a little something, paint a bit, and enjoy some fun and fellowship away from the daily grind. I love having everyone come to my home in the summertime when the flowers are […]
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Sketching at Summerhill
Yesterday I hosted the April “Sketching at Summerhill” event here at my house in Ruff Creek, PA. When I began these sketching get-togethers two years ago, the idea was to offer a way for like-minded artists to gather for a time of learning, drawing, and painting together in a relaxed environment. I wanted everyone to […]
Rice, Cheddar, and Spinach Pie
I haven’t posted many recipes here lately – too busy sketching, I guess! But that doesn’t mean I haven’t been cooking. Here’s a recipe I tried a couple of months ago and have made several times since. I’m not a big meat eater, so this vegetarian Rice, Cheddar and Spinach Pie recipe is just my […]
Super Simple, Terrifically Tasty Fish Tacos + Mango Salsa
Watercolor, pen & ink, 9″ x 12″ I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t love this recipe. The secret to its savory goodness is the spicy-sweet rub that is sprinkled on the fish fillets as they cook. It gives them a smoky flavor with a hint of heat and a touch of spice. Contrast […]
Fresh Corn and Basil Tart
Isn’t fresh corn on the cob just one of the best things in life? When you bite into those sweet yellow kernels, dripping with butter, you just can’t help smiling. Well, here’s another idea for enjoying summer corn, fresh from the field: a delicious Corn and Basil Tart. The cornmeal in the crust gives it […]
Down-Home Barbecue Meatloaf & Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary
My husband, Fred, was out doing the manly thing all afternoon, brush-hogging the weeds along our driveway, and I thought he deserved a good, hearty dinner after all his hard work. I decided to make him a real meat-and-potatoes meal, so I pulled out my favorite meatloaf recipe, one that I got years ago from […]
Salmon-Dill Chowder
I know the weather’s warming up, and I should probably be posting spring salad recipes, but I made this Salmon-Dill Chowder for dinner the other night and realized that it’s one of my favorite soup recipes because: 1. It tastes great (any time of the year!) 2. It doesn’t take long to make […]
Pasta with Asparagus – Delicious!
When my parents lived on the farm, my mother used to have an asparagus bed that produced a huge crop every spring, which she generously shared with me, so I have quite a collection of asparagus recipes. This is the one that I pull out most often when the those pretty green spears find their […]
Sausage-Apple-Sweet Potato Bake
We had tornado warnings here last evening. One of those crazy spring thunderstorms blew through, with howling winds, rain, and hail. Fred was out grading the driveway, and I was watching from the kitchen while making dinner. I had just turned away from the kitchen window for a minute, and when I looked back, a […]
Baby Shower Week – Day 3: Savory Snacks
For our afternoon baby shower, I looked for savory recipes that were light, delicious, attractive, and easy to serve and eat. I didn’t want anyone dripping marinara sauce on their clothes or ending up with spinach in their teeth! Here’s what I came up with: Tortilla Ranch Roll-Ups Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, […]
