Do you use family meetings in your home? Over the years we’ve started and forgotten about family meetings for various reasons. The kids seemed too young, was too hard to remember to do it consistently, were they even working??? Well, we picked them up again in the weeks before school started. And am I glad […]
4 Steps to Simple Play Dough
I love this recipe! It is super simple and makes the softest best playdough EVER! My dear friends at the Child and Family Institute use this recipe. Each of my littles have grown up with it. I’m happy to share the simple recipe with all of you. This recipe is right up there with all […]
Summer Rolls
Summer Rolls are one of those foods that I have wanted to try to make for a long time, but have always been nervous for some reason about using the rice paper. Nervous, yes it’s silly I realize. Maybe it was because I wasn’t even sure where to find them in my market. But I was […]
Food Photography Workshop with La Tartine Gourmande
Taking a food styling and photography class with Béa Peltre is like spending time amongst true beauty. From the moment we each gathered, Béa was warm and encouraging. She is passionate about food, photography, and the people she shares it with, which set the tone for the weekend in the very first moments. We started […]
Inspiration | Black and White Rug
When we did some remodeling of our home more than 4 years ago, I ran out of steam and cash. I was over making any decisions and needed to take a break. Since then I’ve been looking for a rug and couch for my living room. I am loving these basic two designs, but can’t […]
Peach and Raspberry Crisp
This is a classic Barefoot Contessa Recipe. I have to credit Ina Garten for teaching me how to cook. I bought her first cookbook in 1999, the year I met my husband. I loved food and cooking before I knew Ina Garten, but my real learning about cooking and baking came from her, a self-taught […]
Friday Favorites
I’m in NYC this week for a Photography + Food Styling workshop with the inspirational Béa Peltre of La Tartine Gourmande. I am smitten with her photography and am beyond thrilled to learn from her. Not to mention how happy it makes me to be in NYC. I am one grateful blogger. A few links […]