One of my favorite things in life is to turn something that was useful into something else and give it new life. For example, I just adore those blankets made from felted wool sweaters. Another one? I’ve been saving some of my favorite clothes the girls outgrow to eventually make a quilt. Or knitting fingerless [...]
I’ve decided. People ask me all the time what my favorite thing to eat is and I can never choose. Something highly unlike me in most circumstances. But after making it last night for dinner, I’ve decided. Roast chicken. There is nothing more simple or more comforting that the delicious smell of roasting chicken. That [...]
I first created this recipe at Jessica’s Bistro on one of those really cold winter days when everyone was moving from one indoor place to another in a rush to get back into warmth. Its’ perfect for what most of the country is experienceing right now. You can make this as one big dish or prepare in [...]
Wassail is a drink that my mom serves every Christmas and I can’t smell it without remembering family times. Wassail Bowl Punch 1 quart hot tea (black or orange pekoe, or your favorite) 1 quart cranberry juice 1 quart apple juice 2 whole cinnamon sticks 12 whole cloves 1 cup sugar ¾ cup lemon juice [...]
