I started eating kale long before the hype began and for the past few years I’ve been growing it in my garden. When I read an article in the paper several days ago, I thought it may be time to blog about it. Everyone is talking about kale and how wonderful it is. Well, almost […]
Christmas Cookies
Instead of making the cookies I make every year, I decided to try different ones. I made four kinds, but by the time I was ready to start the fourth batch I decided to revert to a cookie I make every year. Some things are too good to change! In the weeks leading up to […]
Plate to Plate: Chocolate-Cherry-Almond Biscotti
This second Plate to Plate challenge features a crunchy cookie perfect for the holidays. When Jillian and I discussed what we’d like to do for our second “Plate to Plate”, we thought something sweet for the holidays would be nice. We quickly decided on the Chocolate-Cherry-Almond Biscotti I found on the Williams-Sonoma website. Jillian’s photos […]
Basking in the Andalusian Sun
Our decision to spend a week in Andalusia in October was a good one. Not only were we able to soak in some sun, we also encountered beautiful landscapes and breathtaking architecture. The weeks leading up to the trip were extremely busy and passed in a blur, and I rarely had a chance to read […]
23 km to Stammheim
Earlier in September we walked 23 km along country roads and trails through forests and apple orchards to the Swiss Historic Hotel in Oberstammheim. The apple and pear trees we passed were loaded and it seemed that just looking at them had them falling off the branches. These trees had been producing for many years. […]
In and Around Winchester
After a very inspiring conference, making new acquaintances and seeing old friends, we went on to enjoy Winchester’s history and explore the nearby countryside. It may seem a bit macabre to some, but we walked through this cemetery every morning on our way to the conference and I looked forward to it. It was peaceful, […]