Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” — Emily Bronte Only Autumn has the gift to make decay and death appear …
Forest Bathing: Fall is Finally Here!
Hard Work and Distress
“If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.” — Steve Jobs, co-Founder of Apple Inc. As someone who grew up in …
Forest Bathing: Alders and Hobbit Holes
“An alder tree can’t become an oak at will. A maple can’t pick up its roots like legs, and stride, step by powerful step, along …
Aubergine Gratin or Eggplant Gratin
I just love the name “Aubergine.” It sounds fancier than “Eggplant.” This eggplant gratin is highly nutritious, delicious, and super easy to make for the …
Forest Bathing: Oaks Should Stand Taller Than Skyscrapers
“Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed.” — …
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. …