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This is your basic cranberry sauce. I like to cook it down until it becomes a smoother “jam-like” consistency. This sauce is very versatile, I like to serve it up on banana pancakes with toasted walnuts, or mix some into buttercream for a vibrant and fresh …
This cake is a cross between pumpkin pie and pumpkin cake. It’s decadently moist texture places it right up there with pumpkin pie. A great alternative for a no fuss recipe, not having to worry about making a pie crust. All the great flavor of …
Last weekend I was able to have a girl’s weekend with 3 of my favorite gals: Leah, Ashlee and my 3 month old Juliette. I was inspired by the eclectic design and use of new and old pieces. 
Who’s Place: the lovely Leah
Setting: up and coming Philadelphia, PA
The neighborhood is pleasant and welcoming. You enter the building and go up several flights of stairs that seem to narrow as you go… the quirks of old buildings that I don’t seem to mind.
We spent most of our time in the kitchen. And you can tell that this is a place she specifically made comfortable for entertaining her guests. A place for sipping hot coffee, cider, or wine, munching on cheese and salty roasted cashews. It was a relaxing and peaceful time (if you were able to block out a fussy baby… lol)
I particularly enjoyed this cozy corner (pictured above left). We were able to chat while preparing and sharing meals and drinking more coffee (Ashlee..)
I love the open display of mixed tea cups and glasses…
The artful and practical display of aprons-
The use of bold pops of color-
Re-purposing of old pieces –
Details that make you “think”
A cheerful and quaint eating space –
and world -travelled art pieces –
So thank you Leah for welcoming us to your home and bringing inspiration to many!
They sure look creamy and delicious…. but don’t be fooled… it’s another vegetable – cauliflower?? I will admit my kids have never been a fan of “white broccoli”, as they like to call it. But transformed into what appears to be mashed potatoes, I have pulled …
A few weeks ago my family, along with my sister Melanie and her family went apple picking. While we were there we discovered you could also pick broccoli and spinach. I’m not sure what was going through my husband’s mind, but he picked about 20 …