Basil Dip! A garden to table superstar
This is one of the best summertime appetizers ever, and easy to make. I like to keep this dish seasonal, something to look forward to this time of year when basil is everywhere, especially gardens and farm markets. Serve with homemade pita chips. Basil Dip 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves 3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup pine nuts 2 large garlic cloves (I mince mine) 3 or 4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice...
my pop (corn) secret
Popcorn may be my oldest friend. It’s been in my life longer than I can remember. Dinner, snacks even breakfast. I only make it one way. So, here’s my secret for the tastiest corn around! I use my grandma’s heavy skillet that my Mom passed down to me. I will never part with it even though It’s seen better days, and I brown the butter. Here is the original recipe used in my family for three generations. Step 1...
Lemon Drop Cookies
These light and lemony cookies will brighten any day! LEMON DROP COOKIES 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Lemon Glaze Preheat oven to 350°F In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. Using an...
We all scream for SNOW ICE CREAM
We have all been stuck indoors for too long, and I’m sure you think you are running out of creative ideas for yourself or your family to do on a freezing afternoon, plus I think there is another snowstorm coming this way sooo it might be time to make quite possibly one of the best treats you have had in a while. Yep, snow ice cream. My grandmother used to make it for us kids, easy for anyone to make. Yummy for everyone to eat. •...
Snowy January
Snow Domes. A holiday collection. I thought I would document the snow globe collection. My mom gave me one every year. Most of the globes are from Neiman Marcus from the 1990’s early 2000’s. Seems like the perfect snow day thing to do ❄️ My collection grew over the years to include gifts from friends and family ❄️ I’m trying to hold on to them as long as possible 🤞🏻 they are stored away and ready for me to see what next year brings....
create art, naturally
Possibilities to create are everywhere, and it just so happens we had a ton of bamboo on our old property. I had this idea to push it just a little bit by adding some color to the cut bamboo we have from thinning. This concept can be used in any garden, but here I worked it into the bamboo like it was nature gone color crazy, it looks great in the different light of the day. There are so many ways to live an art filled life, like...