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.
Holidays
Cinnamon Madeleines – perfect for Christmas!
Cinnamon Madeleines are fabulous with a coffee or hot tea, and their cinnamon-y goodness says “holiday!”
A Collector’s Love of Antique Christmas Ornaments
What a treat to see a collection of beautiful and fragile antique Christmas ornaments!
Make This Handmade Holiday Gift with the Kids
A hand-stenciled cookie jar, dozens of homemade cookies, and a handmade card make one thoughtful and delicious gift for the whole family.
10 Favorite Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes
After the big feast, then what? You can always count me in for a turkey dinner rerun with all the trimmings, several turkey & ham sandwich lunches, and a pot of turkey noodle soup. Beyond that, I get pretty “holidayed out” in a couple of days. There so many delicious leftovers I can’t bear to …
Remembering Our Veterans & Sharing Their Stories
Leading up to Veterans Day, our Mercer Island WA grandsons are learning family stories and making veteran “leaves” for their school’s Veterans Day Tree.
Feliz Año Nuevo! Ringing in 2023 with a Spanish Progressive Dinner
What glorious food we enjoyed during our New Year’s Eve progressive dinner! Take a look at the Spanish fare – you might want to buy the cookbook!
5 Homemade Charcuterie Board Food Gifts
Including handcrafted items is my way of making food gifts personal. Here are five quick & simple recipes that make great additions to a charcuterie board and include treats for gluten-free and vegetarian preferences.
Our Opening Night on the “Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes”
Take a peek inside our Italianate 1876 Fixer Upper decorated for the holidays!
Make-ahead Butternut Squash Ravioli – Perfect for Thanksgiving!
The big time-saver here is using packaged wonton wrappers for the pasta!










