Want to see a peek into what is coming soon to the blog? The Natural Barista: Latte Syrups & Drinks: Want in on a secret? OK, a secret for those of who like to hike and backpack - and heck, just even plain travel - or even to work or school....it is an online store… Continue reading Simple Lunches: Tomato & Herb Pasta
Category: Lunch
Borscht in Minutes
Growing up my Mom loved making a huge pot of borscht soup. And by loved, she made batches that had to have been 4 to 8 quarts of it. We ate off of it for days. Either one loves or hates beets, I love them fresh or canned, pickled or regular. And I love borscht,… Continue reading Borscht in Minutes
Avo & White Bean Wraps
Sunday, Kirk and I took the boys up to a local county park for hiking: We had a wonderful hike through the clouds - Kirk let Walker and I go out for a downhill stroll, and picked us up at another trailhead. Love hikes like that! Even strong little hikers need a lunch break! I… Continue reading Avo & White Bean Wraps
Caprese Salad
I was reading a stack of Cook's Country, that my Mother In-Law had left for me, and one of the issues had an article on making a fussy caprese salad. And it left my mind wandering in a way. Mostly in a bitter-sweet way. My Mom passed away in the summer of 2006, in late… Continue reading Caprese Salad