musings about food, travel, creativity and life
I’m feeling inspired. Inspired by the beauty of Sun Valley, by the hope of life reemerging, and by the gifts of words that seem to abound right now in this little mountain town. First, there are all the words and sayings I serendipitously happen onto […]
We just arrived in Sun Valley– our first out-of-state destination in a year and a half! As we drove through California into the Sierras I was in transition mode. I was still thinking about home. On our second day of travel I was more present. We […]
Like some of you perhaps, I have been slow to do any indoor entertaining. But this past week, a friend returning to California provided the perfect impetus to finally break into the next stage of life on the planet. Since it was going to […]
I have a slight polka dot fetish. I have polka dot plates, bowls, egg cups, napkins, silverware, salt and pepper shakers, pillows, clothes, ceramic critters and and even a doll that I made. What can I say? Polka dots just make me happy. So what […]
Around our little garden in Carmel Valley, John has created all kinds of paths. This last year, I rediscovered […]
Spring continues to bring us longer days, greener hills, wildflowers, and hope. As I step out into the world, I’m aware of having to make decisions again. Choices. For over a year, our decision making was circumscribed. In a way, our lives were simpler, quieter. […]
What a joy food is…and how fortunate we are to be able to enjoy it in so many ways. After many months of mainly at-home eating, this week we broke loose a little and enjoyed a few eating-out adventures—FUN! Sitting outdoors, savoring some favorite […]
Here we are…emerging from what has been an historic time. As I slowly peek out from under the covers, I want to take stock. I want to move forward, keeping what was good about “then.” And I want to look for the good and right […]
“When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?”–George Carlin We are a cheese loving household. Growing up, I loved watching my Nonno grate massive amounts of Parmagiano cheese for my grandmother’s pasta […]
Over the last few months, I have often visited a local coffee shop. I order a latte from the shielded doorway and then find an outdoor table and chair for my café-like experience. Simple and pleasureable. Sometimes John joins me, or we meet our doggie […]
These last two weeks have had me on a vicarious travel roll. After leaving Paris in my last post, I shifted my attention to other parts of the world. First, I “travelled” to the Australian Open and was introduced to some Melbourne sights, then watched […]
Gigetta appeared a few days ago holding a heart. What an astute girl. As I saw her, I smiled and let my mind and heart wander. Let’s see—Valentine’s Day, sweets, love, Paris. Ah, yes… In my dreams or on film or in books. What evolved […]
This week I’m keeping it simple. I’m sharing two recipes that were easy and fun to make. The first was a new-to-me Broccoli Cheese Soup, the second, a Hot Fudge Sauce that John’s mom used to make. Both, with appropriate accompaniments, can make for a […]
What darkness and sadness we’ve experienced these last weeks. Unbelievable. Yet here we are, continuing to move forward–hopefully toward the light, toward the good. Here’s what I’ll be doing toward that end in the next few days. Please join me […]
These threshold days of ending one year and beginning another are often times of reflection. As we slowly enter 2021, most of us are still in hunkering down mode. And yet with more light each day, new possibilities, like hope, present themselves. On the last […]