Monthly Archives: February 2021

Morning arrivingin a rosy blaze of glory.Bike path reindeer donning helmets. A February day that hints of Spring. Finding joy in little things.

Sometimes an old friendly recipe turns out to be the best after all. Beard on Bread was once my bible back in the 1970’s when I first started baking bread. Still in print, it’s now considered a classic. Guess that … Continue reading →

An article in Real Simple magazine posed the following question: “What object in your home have you been surprised to love more and more over the years?” For me, it would definitely be our treadmill. It’s an old model that … Continue reading →

Frank has elevated Friday night pizza to an art form. New Haven style thin crust. A two day cold fermentation provides the groundworkfor the dough. Homemade sauce with garlic, basil, and oregano.Sliced mozzarella.The proper tools. Wooden peel to slide into … Continue reading →

When snow clings to bare branches, and icicles hang by the door, and our world is held immobilein February’s tight fist.A splash of green. New life sprouting free in a sunny corner.Hope.

I honestly can’t remember the last time I shared a recipe on this blog. I have definitely been cooking. Just not blogging about it. This pandemic has us all spending quality time in our kitchens. The crustless quiche we had … Continue reading →

I’ve been thinking about the swan lately. We saw him alone on the bog last week. Swans are rarely alone, so it did make us pause and wonder. They mate for life, with rare exception, and the young remain with … Continue reading →

Foreboding stillness. Study in shifting shades of gray. A brooding sky that warns of snow. Temporary pause. An intake of breath. Gathering strength for the tempest to come.