There’s nothing quite like the satisfying crunch and sweet tanginess of homemade bread and butter pickles. Whether you’re a pickle aficionado or new to the world of pickling, creating your own batch of these treats is rewarding and surprisingly simple. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of making a perfect…
It is hot today, too hot to do much else but sit, or nap. I wanted to be a little bit productive, so I took on a project that I have been planning for several years now. This is just a little pocket curtain to hang in the closet of the guest bedroom. Juniper my…
I can’t remember a time when I haven’t been in love with hand made quilts, doily’s, old china and collectables. When I bought this house, built in 1940, it gave me a perfect canvas to display and use all the things that I love. I guess that is the key, I am a collector of…
Have you ever gone into a house or apartment, and for some reason it feels like you have walked into a rental space? Although it is aesthetically pleasant, the surroundings are clean and tidy, the furniture is lovely, the whole space lacks soul. With a quick look around, you realize that the surroundings don’t give…
This morning, I was puttering around my home, I repotted a couple plants, moved some bric-a-brac, wiped down the table, and changed the table cloths. I picked up and organized the toys strewn about from a visit from my sweet grandbabies earlier this weekend. I thought about the comment that my grandson made, as I…
This weekend we really enjoyed beautiful weather. It was a great time to reorganize the front porch and bring out the outdoor furniture. As you can see from my pictures, it is still early. The grass is only now turning green. Leaves are just forming on the trees, and with the exception of some early…
I would refer to myself as a utilitarian cook. I love simple old-fashioned recipes. I like things that don’t require a trip to the store because everything I need to make these recipes is always on hand. This is definitely one of those. If someone calls and says they are coming over for a visit,…
During the busy December days, one of the easiest things to make ahead is Candied Citrus. It can be used in other recipes or eaten alone all month long. How would I use Candied Citrus? The ideas are endless, candied citrus is one of those things that feels very decadent, but is cheaply and easily made. …
