You’re Invited! To a live Facebook discussion on the state of the American table! Chef Christy Rost, Rocky Mountain PBS and Oxo are hosting the discussion, “The Thanksgiving Table and Beyond” right on Facebook…tonight! There are some great chefs who I’ll be chatting with, including Ricke Browne, Chris Fennimore, Daisy Martinez, Sara Moulton and Jeff […]
Sometimes the best recipes come from mistakes. Science, of course, has always known that accidents and mishaps can lead to monumental discoveries. Cooking, in a sense, is a type of science, and slight mishaps can lead to the discovery of fantastic dishes. Therefore, if you think you have muddled up a recipe or a certain […]
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year or heading to your friend’s or family’s home, a harvest wreath can bring in the spirit of gratitude to all who enter…it’s always good to have little reminders to be thankful, right? With these 4 simple ideas, I forecast a weekend project! Now, which to choose… Looking for even […]
I have homework! But this kind is definitely the fun kind. My daughter Meredith’s preschool class is having a Thanksgiving Feast and I have been assigned the task of bringing in some turkey tablecloths. I’ve bought the blank canvases–inexpensive plain fabric tablecloths–and have fabric paint and sponge brushes ready. The girls and their friends are […]
You see a basketball…I see a centerpiece! One of the best parts of my day is when I get to hear from you…whether it’s questions about where to find a project supply, suggestions for a new cook-nest-grow topic to cover, or feedback on a recipe that became a new family favorite. Seeing and responding to […]
Still have pumpkins and gourds left over from Halloween? Keep the fall decor evolving within the season with a Gourdgeous Fall Centerpiece. Spell out your thanks or write a fun fall message across a few pumpkins. Then, set it out to welcome guests at a buffet table, line a few smaller ones down the center […]
Did you get your extra hour of sleep with Daylight Savings? When it was dark at 5PM yesterday, I realized that the cozy winter months lay ahead and I’m going to have to say goodbye to a bright green lanscape pretty soon. It’s at these shifts in the seasons that I bring a little outdoors […]
One of my most favorite tools in my craft arsenal is colorful tape. I’ll go for any variety: vinyl, Washi, masking, athletic, gaffer’s, Duct– give me a bright color or pattern and I’m in. When you start investigating how others have used tape creatively, you’ll start to see canvases everywhere you look. Click on the […]
Today is a very special day: my little Meredith turns 3. We are going to have some pre-school friends over to celebrate and we decided to go with a theme Meredith herself suggested…purple! We’re keeping it simple with a few fun activities and a very special birthday cake. I want to show you my inspiration […]
For the busy mom who still wants to have a family dinner at the end of a long day, the freezer meal is a great solution. When you have a few free hours in your schedule, cook up several dinner options for your family, store them safely in the freezer and presto! You can have […]