Somewhere deep in my brain, this recipe appeared.  The genesis may have been the beautiful organic raspberries I spied at my local Trader Joe’s store the other day.  Or, maybe it was the goat cheese in my refrigerator calling out … Continue reading →

The summer-like days have moved on and rain and gray have slipped into their place.  I don’t mind.  It’s feels as close to winter as the weather here ever feels.  I especially appreciate the gloom and precipitation when I can remain … Continue reading →

Today is a bit of an odd day; peculiar to say the least.  My Sweet Girl – my only Girl- my only child – turns “21”!  The thing that is making it so strange is that she is 3000 miles … Continue reading →

I’m the early riser in the family.  Our house is sparsely populated these days.  With J away at school, that only leaves me, H, and our furry friend -both of them preferring to snooze in on Sunday mornings.  I on … Continue reading →

Pie!  I have never met a pie I didn’t like.  If it rests in or between two crusts, I will eat it.  For me, it’s all about the crust.  Memories of my Grandma making pie dough go way back to … Continue reading →