In my back yard I have a garden containing a variety of herbs growing in several containers. Most are combined with other herbs, but the vigorous mint is in a pot alone due to its proliferation. I love that I can walk out my back door to my herb garden. The water fountain is soothing; [...]
Food
Mother’s Day is coming soon and what could be better than fresh strawberries on top of a sweet biscuit, topped with a dollop of cloud-like whipped cream. If your version of strawberry shortcake includes a ‘grocery store special’ spongy cake thing then this recipe is for you. It’s a twist of the classic tried and [...]
Whether your family celebrates Easter with a large traditional dinner or a casual brunch, many prepare their springtime holiday spread with traditional family favorites. Preparing dishes the day before is an easy way to create a stress-free Sunday, leaving extra time for family and friends. While observing the arrival of spring, try a simple salad [...]
Soup aka “comfort food” is perfect for our bitter cold Idaho winters. Whether you want healthy and homemade, or quick and simple, nothing compares to homemade soup and it is easier to make than you think. Even if you are strapped for time, you can quickly make a large pot, and freeze the leftovers for [...]
My husband and I recently became empty-nesters. Years ago when our eldest daughter left for college it felt as though a hole had ripped through our hearts leaving an ache that may never heal. Likewise, as each of our remaining daughters marched toward the independence and endless possibilities college would offer them, our world closed [...]
Christmas is a brief time when childhood wishes become more than just imagination. I love the rich religious significance of Christmas but I also enjoy the magical childlike fantasy. My adult children are still told, “Those that don’t believe, don’t receive.” Just because they grow up doesn’t mean the magic of Santa has to vanish. [...]
Thanksgiving: The holiday where people drive hours in the car to eat dinner with relatives they see maybe once a year. The house smells wonderful and everyone chatters excitedly while catching up on everyone’s lives. Football blares on the television and children sneak olives, putting them on their fingers. By the time dinner is over [...]
I must admit I have never understood people who refuse to share their recipes, or the cooks that give you a copy but leave out that one special ingredient that makes their version just a little better. Often I am asked for a recipe, consider it a compliment and gladly give out copies. As each [...]
As a child I remember many Saturday mornings filled with cartoons and Swedish pancakes. Mom would cook up those thin, golden goodies and we would dress them up with all kinds of toppings: bananas, syrup, strawberry jam, berries, Nutella – and my personal favorite, powdered sugar. Naturally, once I became a father I carried on [...]
While shooting photos at the Bruneau Cowboy Christmas last December, my good friend Kent Kidd and I were offered a free lunch. Who can turn down a free lunch? The menu board offered two choices: beef stew or white chili. I’ve learned from many past travels with Kent that whatever he orders, I order too! [...]
