We have been making this cranberry pistachio bark every Christmas for the past 15 years. It is a little bit of heaven on a plate! If you would like to make this delicious bark you can find the recipe here. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and best wishes for a wonderful 2014! … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ It’s beginning…{w/LINKY}
December 10, 2013 by · 13 Comments
We had a little snowfall overnight, just enough to make everything white and pristine. Now I am starting to get in the Christmas spirit! … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Our Visit to the SPCA {w/Linky}
December 3, 2013 by · 11 Comments
This Wordless Wednesday is a little wordy ~ My daughter and I recently went on a visit to our local SPCA to drop off a few items from their "wish list". I had such mixed emotions during my visit. I was very happy these innocent animals had been rescued, are safe and hopefully will soon be adopted by a loving individual or family. However, I was sickened that the need to rescue these poor little creatures from an abusive situation even exists! In my head I cannot even begin to fathom how … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Beaujolais Nouveau 2013 {w/LINKY}
November 26, 2013 by · 26 Comments
~ Beaujolais Nouveau ~ This past Thursday, we picked up and enjoyed a couple bottles of this wine. Are you familiar with the annual tradition of Beaujolais Nouveau? … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Wino {w/LINKY}
November 19, 2013 by · 27 Comments
Now I know where my wine is going! Not only does she sleep like a human with her head on the pillow, but apparently she has also been drinking my wine!!! … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Groaning Cake?? {w/LINKY}
November 12, 2013 by · 28 Comments
Today's WW is not very wordless, but I want to explain a bit of the history behind a "Groaning Cake" ! I recently read The Birth House by Ami McKay and in the book there are several references to Groaning Cake. “The tradition of the groaning cake, or kimbly at (or following) a birth is an ancient one. Wives’ tales say that the scent of a groaning cake being baked in the birth house helps to ease the mother’s pain. Some say if a mother breaks the eggs while she’s aching, her labour won’t last … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Halloween Cat (w/LINKY)
October 29, 2013 by · 42 Comments
We were going through some Halloween items last week and our little adopted kitty, Harper, decided she wanted to become a part of the fun. She started rolling around in and playing with the feathers on this witch's hat! {Note the little feather stuck on her ear!} … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Locking Horns {w/LINKY}
October 22, 2013 by · 32 Comments
I took this photo this afternoon from our back deck. These two little guys were using their brand new horns to have a friendly dual! … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Nature’s Beauty {w/LINKY}
October 9, 2013 by · 34 Comments
Cellphone pictures snapped by my daughter while on a recent walk! {If you look in the lower left corner (above), you will see the mist rising from the rapids} … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Pumpkin Man (w/LINKY)
October 1, 2013 by · 26 Comments
A quick little DIY project that is perfect for fall! … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Sunset {w/LINKY}
September 24, 2013 by · 19 Comments
Recently, we were lucky enough to see this beautiful sunset from our kitchen deck. … [Read more...]