We’re meeting at the Fairfield Inn again on Thursday, November 11th, 2-4pm. BYO stitching project and join us!
Fried Biscuits & Apple Butter with Chef Seamus
Nothing says “Fall in Indiana” like fried biscuits and apple butter! Ken and I teamed up with our grandson, Seamus, to serve some up for a Sunday breakfast.
Sea to Table at Carrie’s Cabin
Our daughter has a small cabin in Seabeck, Washington, where the waters of Puget Sound’s Hood Canal have become her “backyard garden” yielding amazing Sea to Table delicacies.
Olympic National Park Scores Gold!
Two days on the Olympic Pennisula had us begging for more. Lake Crescent, Hoh Rainforest, and Ruby Beach offered beautiful, often breathtaking scenery, diverse terrain, and perfect hikes for our motley crew of five ranging from 5 to 70 years old.
Seeking a Peek of the Peak
Mount Rainier is elusive, and weather is tricky. If you’re hoping to see the mountain top during a summer visit to Mount Rainier National Park, choose when you’d like to visit, then hope for the best!
A Splendid Day at Chicago Botanic Garden
The highlight of a recent weekend trip to Chicago was a day spent at Chicago Botanic Garden.
Fairfield by Marriott Welcomes Guests to Madison Indiana’s Former Cotton Mill
See photos of the transformation of an abandonned cotton mill into a swank hotel in Madison, Indiana.
My Favorite Recipes for Blueberry Season
When Rykers Ridge Blueberry opens for the season, I pull out all my favorite blueberry recipes and start calculating how many pounds of berries I’ll need to get the job done. Between what came in my weekly CSA bag and what I picked up at the farm, twelve pounds turned out to be just right! …
Cakes for Madison Main Street Program’s DESSERT AUCTION – Get Ready to Bid!
I’ve chosen delicious cake recipes from two favorite food blogs. Get ready to bid high on a Hummingbird Cake and a Nutty Espresso Cake!
My Favorite Recipes for Strawberry Season.
Whether you need mass quantities of fruit for a big project like making jam, or you just want a nice bowl of berries to enjoy at the peak of their season, finding top quality local strawberries makes a big difference in flavor.