Bread dough is one of the most versatile things you can make in your kitchen AND one of the hardest to write a recipe for because it’s such a visual and tactile process. It’s also intimidating if you’ve never done it. The good news is that even if your first try is a complete flop [...]
This sweater is for Chloe’s birthday, so I’m trusting you all to not tell her about it. I just know she’s going to love it and I really couldn’t wait to share it with someone. Several years ago I began collecting wool sweaters from Salvation Army and garage sales hoping to make a felted wool [...]
Chai Tea Chai tea is an Indian drink that has become popular in coffee houses. It’s a nice alternative to hot chocolate. I make a batch of the spice base all at once so it’s always available. 1 bag of tea (orange pekoe or your favorite) 1 teaspoon spice base (below) 1 cup milk 1 [...]
Yesterday was a food-filled day and today my head is bursting with new recipes to create and stories to tell. I can’t decide where to let my fingers fly – the kitchen or the keyboard. Kitchen first, to bake a loaf of no-knead bread which I started yesterday when Sharon was visiting. I wanted to [...]
Every home improvement project has a story, some are just large than others. Ours starts with a cook (cooking professionally for 25 years) who has been working on a free, hand-me-down stove for 12 years. Granted, it was passed on from our good friends who own Cafe Miranda’s. But still. Before that it was an [...]
