The Roses Are Gone

We missed most of the full blooming roses this year. But, we were able to enjoy the buds and some of the full flowers. The fragrance was nothing short of heavenly in the back yard.

The alpine strawberries have been sprouting nicely. But, something is eating the tender […]

The First Raspberries

Rasberry blossoms…

…and the first tiny fruit are sprouting.

Will we get a taste? Or, will the squirrels demolish our little baby fruit? We have no idea. But, we’re thrilled to see so many blossoms turn into budding fruit. To […]

A Day At The Beach

Quiet Beach Days Are The Best

Cool, cloud free…

And, then, there’s the water.

…Just look at that water.

Too soon, we have to head back to reality. There’s unpacking to do. And, […]

Adobong Manok Sa Tomato — Chicken Adobo With Tomato

So tender…

…tender, tangy and oh so tasty. But, the rich taste of the chicken shines through it all.

This is one of those dishes that we devoured until it was gone. And, requests for a repeat performance were immediately requested. I’ll be adding diced red […]

Snacks

Snacks are every bit as important as a real meal. You could even say they’re more important. How often do your snacks turn into that days lunch? The best of intentions get swept to the wayside when there are things to do. So, what do you eat for your snack/possible […]

Strawberry Peach Sangria

The last of the blossoms have fallen and the leaves are filling in beautifully. Don’t those vibrantly bright green leaves call to you and demand attention even with pollen in the air?

Get out there and enjoy!

April 13th, 2015 | Category: Breakfast, Cocktails & Libations, Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Fruit, Recipe | Leave a comment

Hanging Out At The Lake With A Beer

One Gorgeous Day

Sometimes, you just want a cold beer to sip as you sit and linger. Other times, you want to remember that day that you had a beer on the lake’s edge on the first truly gorgeous day of the year. This beer cocktail brings fresh, […]

Aperol Mist

A misty day on Lake Lanier…

In the distance, the mist is like a watercolor fantasy. Up close, the land is vivid and alive.

Have you ever read The Mist by Stephen King? The 2007 movie version is more than […]

The First Day of Spring Is Right Around The Corner

Apricot Blossoms

They’re always the first to bloom in our back yard… maybe we need a cherry tree, too.

It’s a fleeting beauty.

Today, half of those petals carpet the floor and new blossoms take their place.

Roasted Broccoli With Garlic

A Gorgeous Broccoli Display At Our Local Whole Foods

I love broccoli. But, it takes a little bit of love to make it properly. You can’t just throw it in a pot of boiling water and forget about it. Well, actually, i suppose you can. But, you won’t […]