Autumn Backyard Dinner

Earlier this month, we had a string of unseasonably warm days, and I took advantage of the weather to plan one, last backyard meal this autumn. The sun was getting low in the sky and everything was awash in a golden glow. To make the table cozy…

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The Christmas Collection has Launched!

The Peace and Goodwill Collection is now live in the shop! The online doors are open, and I can't wait for you to see all the good things I've been gathering and making for you! The Christmas collection's theme of peace and goodwill resounds throughout…

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Christmas Collection Sneak Peek

As I contemplated a theme for this year’s Christmas collection, I wondered what the world and you and your family and friends might need most this year. And what resonated with my hearts was “peace and goodwill”. It’s been a most tumultuous year for…

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Homemade Apple Hand Pies

ne of the autumn treats we’ve been enjoying the most this year are homemade apple hand pies. They are a portable treat! Hand pies can be packed along in the car, or on a picnic, and we even like them for breakfast. My recipe makes six apple hand pies, and…

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Autumn Comforts Collection Launch

The Autumn Comforts Collection is now LIVE in the shop! From essentials to help you host a fun and memorable harvest party, to tailgating fun with friends, to thoughtful touches to add to your Thanksgiving table, the collection has it…

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Summer Dinners - no. 11

Peach cobbler in popsicle form? That’s right! It’s that last taste of summer we all long for…the juiciness of tree-ripened peaches with a hint of cinnamon and swimming in melting vanilla ice cream. Except it’s all those flavors in a popsicle…

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Summer Dinners - no. 10

…Sometimes, it’s a challenge just to keep up with the produce as fast as it ripens. (As I type this, there are multiple zucchini lounging on my kitchen counter.) This week’s recipes will help you with that delicious problem of what to do with all those vegetables…

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Summer Dinners - no. 9

My husband has mentioned that some of these al fresco dinners don’t have enough meat. Well this time, there is plenty of meat on the menu! There’s a one-platter steak salad for four, an Italian Meat Pizza, a conversation starter, and a Strawberry-Kiwi Popsicle for you this week…

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Summer Dinners - no. 8

,,,They are the perfect summer dinners for a date night on the patio, or a candlelit dinner in the backyard with just a couple of good friends. Turn on the hanging strings of lights, put on some mellow music (yes, there’s a playlist this week), pour some wine, and enjoy each other’s company as the sun sets and…

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Summer Dinners - no. 7

…This week, I’ve got: a conversation starter, a refreshingly tropical popsicle recipe, an Asian-inspired lettuce wrap recipe, and all the fun of a build-your-own pizza night!…

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Summer Dinners - no. 6

There are a lot of how-to articles on building a great charcuterie board, but I’m going to share the simplest way possible. It doesn’t involve elaborate lists or a great knowledge of cheese. But it’s really just a matter of knowing the right questions…

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Summer Dinners - no. 5

All the delightful, fresh tastes of summer are what you’ll find in this week’s Summer Dinners. They’re a bit more elegant this week…ideal for a date night on the patio, or perfect meals to invite a girlfriend over to share. Just add…

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