Starting the organic gardening planting is happening! Jim plans ahead for what to plant every year. Jim is an organic gardener. He composts. He is careful to use only organic materials. His care means delicious vegetables for us! meet our organic gardener and landscaper My husband, Jim is our gardener and landscape designer. Once he … Read More about Starting the Organic Garden
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Meg’s Cute New Older House
This week Meg will be the proud owner of this little gem of a house! Isn’t it cute? I think it has a cottage look. Do you? The front looks so stylish and welcoming with its great exterior color and shiny black shutters but like a lot of little gems….it needs some polishing. Okay, a … Read More about Meg’s Cute New Older House
Mother’s Day Brunch Goodness!
It was Mother’s Day. It was a particularly special one in DC with most of our children, our son-in-law and soon to be daughter-in law. It was a feast of love and food. Robert invited us down for Mother’s Day. He booked rooms for us in the hotel that was part of his … Read More about Mother’s Day Brunch Goodness!
Easy Quick Eats for Family and Company
Stuffed ham and swiss roll ups with fresh fruit Having company for the weekend? easy blast from the past meal Here is a quick easy blast from the past meal with an update. Stuffed rollups with deli ham and swiss cheese! Delicious, Easy to make. Easy to serve. Easy clean up. Perfect. When our adult … Read More about Easy Quick Eats for Family and Company
Sour Cream Bundt Cake for Summer Baking
Meg loves to bake. She is learning to make our favorites from the past and new ones that catch her fancy! Last night she was explaining that she wanted to build a list of recipes she likes. Gosh, that is a goal of mine for this blog… to record and share family … Read More about Sour Cream Bundt Cake for Summer Baking
Celebrating Easter Together
Easter Sunday gathering Easter is a glorious occasion. For my family, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Most years we typically are able to spend some time together during this celebratory time. This year we were able to go to church. Last Easter, it was a cold dreary day with clouds and rain. No church. … Read More about Celebrating Easter Together
Flavor Burst for Common Green Bean
Easter is coming! How many of you ar serving ham or even Sunday’s traditional roast beef? Do you want a new side dish that is easy to make from fresh green beans for a burst of flavor? This one is for you! If you are like me, I often find a new recipe to serve … Read More about Flavor Burst for Common Green Bean
Happy Easter Table
easter is a happy season Easter is a happy season that comes in spring. Friends and families gather around the table. We want to make extra special! Easter tables need color and other seasonable symbolic elements like eggs, chicks and bunnies. Colors can be natural, embracing gardens and a woodsy feel. You may want to … Read More about Happy Easter Table
The Traveling Teacup Comes to Lancaster
The traveling Teacup visits Good morning! Miss Tessa Rose is visiting! I’m so excited to show her some of Lancaster County, my home. First, a little background. Miss Tessa Rose came to me from Kari at Me and my Captain in sunny Florida. The Traveling Teacup was started by Barbara, a lover of tea and … Read More about The Traveling Teacup Comes to Lancaster
Tips for Serving With Love
easy eats for game days Games days are fun and call for easy meals. After all, you want to be part of the cheering! Or is game day for your house “Settlers” or other board games? We do both. I like to have food that is more than an appetizer but less effort than … Read More about Tips for Serving With Love
