Renaissance life in a post-modern world
Posted in Decorating on Nov 11th, 2008
I looked outside this morning and realized that fall is morphing into winter. It was 28° here in Indiana and probably 18° up in northern Michigan.
To think I finally got around to fall decorating just yesterday - it was quickly tackled since I work best under the gun.
My mother made spur of the moment plans to [...]
Posted in Recipes on Nov 4th, 2008
Root vegetables are unearthed this time of year. They grace the covers and pages of cooking magazines and turn our thoughts to Thanksgiving feasts. Historically, these hearty wonders conjure up visions of nourishing the peasant masses. I feel, somehow, connected to the past as I scrub the soil from the fleshy unrefined skins of these subterranean delights.
The potato, sweet potato, rutabaga, [...]
Posted in Recipes on Oct 31st, 2008
In preparation for feasting on Thanksgiving Day, I like to work with recipes throughout October and November. I enjoy experimenting with new, creative stuffing recipes and delicious desserts.
I alleviate the risk of a holiday disaster by first preparing and serving these dishes in a less stressful atmosphere.
I can rest easy, knowing that my newest creations [...]
Posted in Recipes on Oct 18th, 2008
Fall is in full swing here in the midwest. The air is sometimes more than crisp. The harvesters are toiling through exhausted corn fields. The motif decorating porches and store fronts is all about hay and pumpkins. And our world is colored with the vivid reds, oranges, yellows and golds of the season that make those [...]
Posted in Recipes on Sep 7th, 2008
I have come to the conclusion that I spend my life worked up over trivial matters. I’m completely O.K. with this in general; however, this tendency actually rules my life at times. Take, for instance, Friday morning. I spent what seemed like hours searching for my red pen. As a homeschooling mom, I utilize a [...]
