We needed to send a headshot to a PR firm this week so we set up the tripod and had a little fun . . . Happy weekend! © 2012, Debra. All rights reserved.
Musical pairing – Glitter In The Air by Pink My mother used to make quite a few of our family meals in a large, silver, Waring Dutch oven: Sunday pot roast, soups, spaghetti sauce, boiled potat...
How does our garden grow? Beautifully . . . Happy Sunday! © 2012, Debra. All rights reserved.
Musical pairing – The Name Game by Shirley Ellis We met in a somewhat unorthodox way. Cheryl was a panelist at a conference and I happen to sit in on her session about writing; funny, smart and...
I signed up for a Food-Writing-101 class on a whim back in late February thinking it would help me become a better food writer – I mean, that’s what the title says, yes? And while I under...
Musical pairing – Sway by Michael Bublé Remember this post at the beginning of 2012? The one in which I said I would challenge myself to try and master a few new recipes and/or techniques? I re...
Musical pairing – Luck Be a Lady by Frank Sinatra This is going to be one of those cut-to-the-chase posts primarily because I just discovered the recipe last night and because this little numbe...
For many years Anne Castle had a dream. What began as a vision took more than two years to complete when Anne left her corporate job and opened The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls. After 27 years of marri...
The Professor and I made it back safely from Santa Fe but we hit the ground running; this past week was the last week of regular classes for The Professor and end-of-month work for moi – it fee...
The Professor and I are in Santa Fe, New Mexico – the first time either of us have been here. I’m participating in a writing workshop with a small group of incredibly talented writers and...
Musical pairing – Easy by Rascal Flatts I’m pretty sure even those who love to cook or bake want to push the Easy Button every once in a while; it happens here in my kitchen too. Even tho...
The Professor and I discovered a great little cafe in Noblesville recently and finally made it for breakfast this weekend; Rosie’s Place is really lovely and the staff is cheerful and quite hel...
Visiting the Inn at Honey Run feels like straddling the fence of two very different worlds and yet at the same time balanced. One side of the fence reveals an Amish lifestyle that hasn’t change...
If you’re not careful, you might drive right past the sign that points you towards Murphin Ridge Inn; and even if you’re in a van with five other people who are looking for the same sign,...
I’m not sure why some holidays more than others make me think of Alice but Easter is one of them. And I noticed yesterday as The Professor and I were enjoying the hustle-bustle of Findlay Marke...
Musical pairing – Oliver’s Twist by Chris Standring I don’t know about you but I’m always looking for the perfect brunch items to add to my table – and with several holi...
Musical pairing – Soak Up the Sun by Sheryl Crow I’m going to keep this short and sweet – if you are a lover of all things coconut, I may have just the cake for you. No really, I ha...
Musical pairing – Brighter Than the Sun by Colbie Caillat I promised you scones this week and I’m here to deliver with not only white chocolate but I’m also topping these with a Mey...
Musical pairing – Anything You Want (Not That) by Belleruche We traveled on vacation to Vermont last summer and had a fantastic time. I keep thinking we’ll get around to putting together ...
While we were sleeping . . . the rhododendrons pop open as the bees play hide and seek in her blooms While we were sleeping The daffodils arrived and, the peach tree bloomed. The crab apple tree woke...
Musical pairing – Heart Of Glass by Blondie Three of our dinner guests huddled around the stove eyeing me suspiciously while I mashed softened butter into a bit of flour; I was making gravy to ...
It was a pause in a hectic, busy 3-day schedule; our recent press trip to 3 Great Inns included this stop to the Hocking Hills State Park. To see the vastness of the cliffs and caves, waterfalls, gia...
The Professor and I just returned from a trip to Ohio and although we were on the road quite a bit, we couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable four days spent with a terrific group of people. ...
Musical pairing – When I Fall In Love by Celine Dion and Clive Griffon Happy Anniversary Professor . . . you are the love of my life, my true North, my rock, my best friend . . . it is hard to ...
This coming Tuesday, The Professor and I are celebrating our 14th Anniversary . . . goodness, that seems like a long time and yet, as if it were only yesterday . . . This little rose bud is just a te...
Musical pairing – It’s My Party by Lesley Gore I celebrated a birthday last week and found myself in a panic because I thought this was the year to renew my driver’s license; not us...
I stand in front of the meat counter looking down at all the shrink-wrapped, Styrofoam platters of meat . . . other shoppers, their carts laden with frozen dinners, ketchup, peanut butter and laundry...
We spent the day at IKEA yesterday; I always love the drive over because we take the back roads which means we see beautiful farm land . . . I guess in some ways it reminds me of the little house on ...
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, I’m betting some sort of chocolate dessert tops the list of those most requested; chocolate candy, brownies, red velvet anything . . . chocolate seems to...
Musical pairing – Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole Do you ever look at your life and ask, ‘How did I get so lucky???’ No really, I have moments where I look at my lif...
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