Salutations! How are things? I’m feeling pretty darn good about things around here. I think it has something to do with all the sunshine. I hope it’s shining down on you too! I’m typically a little lazy when it comes to setting the table for company. I tend to lay out a stack of plates, a stack of napkins, and a pile of silverware, not so inviting. Whenever I’m invited to a friend’s or family’s party and they have taken […]
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Could I really still be carrying on about my spinach from the garden? Yes, I’m afraid it’s looking that way. An odd obsession with spinach from the garden — check!! I’ve been trying to come up with a dish to use up some of my garden spinach. Pasta is what came to mind, although pasta twirls around in my mind on a daily basis. This easy dish is filled with fresh Spring flavors. The sauce is rich and creamy, and […]
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The holiday is over, everyone is back to work and back to school. The late breakfasts, long lazy days, and champagne suppers have all come to an end. I’m only joking about the champagne suppers! It usually takes us a couple of days to get into the groove of being altogether 24/7 under one roof. But once we get into the jive of things I think we could go on like that for quite a while. Usually about the time […]
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This past week was the kids’ spring break so I decided to drag the family to the Virginia coast for a little rest and relaxation getaway. We headed to First Landing State Park and rented a cozy cabin nestled in the woods. Considering this destination is less than an hour from our home, I’m not sure why we hadn’t taken advantage of it before now. But on the drive home we promised to head back over the summer on a […]
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Can you feel it? The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the people are smiling! Ahh … Spring is in the air. And it has made its way into our little cottage.
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