I have a soft spot for homemade gifts. As a child I remember looking forward to receiving the bag of chocolate-covered chex mix that Mrs. Gilmore would make and share at Christmastime. In my adult years, December visits to my parents’ home often included homemade chocolates and jams from the lady down the street. There’s nothing better than a … Continue reading
I came home a week ago Tuesday to a surprise on my doorstep: a lovely box, overflowing with green vegetables. Since I was the one who had ordered it, it wasn’t a true surprise, but I had forgotten it was to come that day. And it just happened to be my birthday. Fresh, organic produce grown right … Continue reading
Granola is such a wonderful, mutli-purpose dish. Covered in milk, it’s breakfast. Eaten dry, it’s a snack. Thrown on top of yogurt and fruit, it’s a dessert. But depending on the brand, it’s not necessarily healthy. I have a friend who makes homemade granola in her oven and I’ve got to say, it’s truly delicious! However, I’ve … Continue reading
Who doesn’t love a good surprise?! Today I was pleasantly surprised by my lunch. Grapefruit must be in season somewhere near here, because there were lots of them at the grocery store this week and they looked fresh. I really like grapefruit, but get intimidated by the work of cutting it up breakfast-style. When a special … Continue reading
