I was little when I heard my first poem, but it wasn’t until the third grade that I really remember learning about poetry. I was in a third/forth split class and our teacher made us memorize and present a poem to the class each week. Sometimes we could choose partners, which made memorizing and standing… Continue reading Yummy lettuce wrap recipe
Author: Cornelius Corola
A new day
There are many things that get me fired up and my husband often jokes about how passionate I can sometimes be. My voice becomes two (or three) octaves higher, hands flailing about and sometimes it may look like I’m arguing, but really I just get a little carried away. When it comes to issues on… Continue reading A new day
Hazelnut cakes
Cookies, cakes, and all things sweet were the gateway for my love of being in the kitchen. I’m known in my family as the “Martha-esq” type, whipping up desserts and craft projects for fun. It was always slightly embarrassing though because I was also quite the tom-boy and saw myself keeping up with the boys,… Continue reading Hazelnut cakes
Collard greens – What can you do with them?
Never heard of sorrel? Neither had I, until last May when we moved into our house. Our new neighbors were enthusiastic about our garden plans as much as their own. They quickly introduced us to a friend of theirs who lived just around the corner and who happens to work at this wonderful place. One… Continue reading Collard greens – What can you do with them?
Rice pudding revamped
My memories of rice pudding are not fond, barely existent even. I didn’t have a grandma or aunt who had a secret rice pudding recipe that was made for special occasions. The first time I remember even being presented with it, I was probably around 13 or 14 and at a friends house, I think… Continue reading Rice pudding revamped
Spicy, fresh and perfect for you
Can I tell you something? It may be obvious that I have not been posting with the usual frequency I used to, but I promise, this is still a favorite place for me to come and share recipes, stories and thoughts. But life has been busy. Like, busy busy. And when I do find a… Continue reading Spicy, fresh and perfect for you
Vegan Pudding for next summer
There is something incredibly comforting about the word pudding. Maybe it’s personal for me, but instantly my thoughts drift to grade school years. On weekends or days home early from school I could pull from the kitchen cupboard a JELL-O pudding box, whisk in 2 cups of cold milk, pour the mixture into 4 equal… Continue reading Vegan Pudding for next summer
Fresh, yet different salad idea
I (again) have grand ideas about gardening this year. Seed catalogues, detailed spread sheets, and gardening books have been strewn about our dining table for the last two weeks. One evening, I looked up from my barricade, laughing and told Scott, “it feels like I’m in school again”. Although, lets be real, I probably never… Continue reading Fresh, yet different salad idea
Walking 28 miles
One of the walls in our dining area is painted with chalkboard paint. It’s been a fun way to write little notes and make semi-permanent wall art, but the other day I noticed Jared had drawn up this message. I’ve often said here that I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions, but I’d be a… Continue reading Walking 28 miles
Torcetti Cookie Recipe
Today I’m sharing with you a family secret. A recipe for a cookie that has been passed down in my family from one generation to the next. The kind that is given to you on a worn and oil splattered recipe card with barely readable cursive handwriting and hardly any instruction to go with the… Continue reading Torcetti Cookie Recipe