“Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed.” — …
Forest Bathing: Oaks Should Stand Taller Than Skyscrapers
Vintage Recipe: White Mountain Cake
I found this recipe in a vintage World War II book. It is rather enlightening going back in time and finding recipes from another era. …
Wordless Wednesdays: Quick Bread from Before 1942
Book Club: The Victory Binding of the American Woman’s Cook Book, Wartime Edition
Etsy has been my go to for finding vintage gems such as cookbooks. As much as I wish I owned an original 18th century copy …
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Emperor of Cookies, chocolate chip cookies are an American classic engraved into our society. The gooey, soft, brown sugary dough mixed with chocolate chips …
Black Bean Burgers with Mushrooms and Peppers
Ever want a dish that is meaty, filling, healthy, and smoky? This is my favorite black bean burger recipe, and it certainly does the trick. …
Restoring a Vintage Sea Captain Statue
My dad had a statue of an old sea captain that he kept in his backyard. He got it from an antique shop some years …
When It’s Time To Unplug
How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? When I think of the word “unplug,” I …
Book Club: Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? The Dear America Series lives rent free in my heart
Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? It’s difficult for me to choose a favorite book, but I do have amazing memories from a …
Creating a Dream Garden with Little Space
I long desire a space with acres of seemingly endless rows of beautiful vegetables, herbs, and flowers. But for now, my reality is a patch …