Life

  • wren on the nest
    Life

    The Antics of the Wrens

    Before we left for our trip to Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod…we had guests. Family arrived from Japan, Virginia, Florida and locally and had their feet under our table. But…there were new guests that moved outside our kitchen window. Which…

  • White birdhouse for spring
    Life,  Table Talk

    Spring Prep at the Table

    You guys! March has arrived. Our temperatures feel that spring is just around the corner. Daffodils are coming up. And the start of spring actually happens in a couple of weeks. Who else is excited with me?? How do you…

  • fern at Frenchtown Station
    Life,  Projects

    Ideas for a Home Spring Refresh

    I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for spring. The snow is still lingering across my lawn in places, but the warmer temperatures should rid us of the last reminders today. Inside? The inside of my home is screaming…

  • scoop of white beans and ham
    Food,  Life

    Southern White Beans and Ham

    Are you a lover of southern white beans and ham? Growing up, there was always a pot of them made during the winter months. Restaurants here locally serve white beans and ham with fish, hushpuppies and other sides. Free. Just…

  • Glazed chicken wings with ranch dip
    Food,  Life

    Super Bowl Glazed Chicken Wings

    Are you a wings fan? Maybe you are like us and reserve chicken wings for game days or Super Bowl celebrations. They truly are a favorite Super Bowl appetizer, aren’t they? I found a recipe and pulled my pepper jelly…

  • winter cookies and tea
    Food,  Life

    Favorite New Year’s Eve Appetizers

    I’m not sure if you are entertaining on New Year’s Eve or joining others…but, here are a few of my FAVORITE New Year’s appetizers! Make them for those gathered with feet under your table…or take them along for gatherings elsewhere.…