There are two good reasons to think about homemade Thanksgiving or Christmas mincemeat pies in the middle of September. Apples and Brandy.
My 4th of July Cherry Pie!
This is is a short-cut pie to be sure, but it tastes great. I pull a jar of home-canned cherry pie filling from the pantry, use a store-bought pie crust, and Voila! – we’ve got pie!
Kentucky Garden Trail’s Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Madison Indiana’s Valley Hills Garden Club visits Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Rembrandt Hits the Road!
Discovering our own Rembrandt etching and visiting “Rembrandt’s Masterpieces in Black & White” at the Taft Museum of Art.
Rosemary Gimlets by the Dozen!
This is definitely going into my summer-cocktails-on-the-breezeway rotation!
Storm Warning! Helping my Feathered Friends.
I think I’m as prepared as a last-minute bird helper can be before a severe snow storm!
Wreath-Making Workshop Fun with Friends!
No holiday stress happening here! Such a joyful evening crafting holiday wreaths at a workshop hosted by Jefferson and Switzerland County Master Gardeners Association and Purdue Extension.
Visiting Charlottesville: Home of Three Founding Fathers
Jefferson, Madison and Monroe were all Founding Fathers, farmers, statesmen, slave owners, politicians and Presidents, but their homes provide unique experiences.
Fall Dessert? A Trio of Poached Pears!
Poached Bosc pears are a treat not to be missed!
A Cousin Camp Mexican Food Feast by the Kids!
It’s a joy to work with the grandkids in the kitchen – and they loved sharing their signature dishes with the cousins.










