Mothers Day

Mothers Day. It can make you happy, you found the perfect gift. It can make you sad, you miss her or it can complete you, you are one. I’m a mom and after collecting drawings, crafts, homemade cards and dust collectors over the past 18 years I realize how much...

A Classic

I remember when I received a subscription to Gourmet Magazine as a gift one year a long time ago and had the gift renewed every year for several years. It was so special I kept every copy. I have always had  a relatively small kitchen in my home which makes my...

Earth Hour

Earth Hour has come and gone and some critics say it’s not enough. I tend to disagree, when you see your 12 year old  running around setting up candles and counting down till the moment to shut off the power I can’t help think what a wonderful tradition...

Pick of The Week

Well the internal battery has been re-charged and the clocks re-set. I leave behind a week of bluebird skies while making my way up a winding mountain road every morning to land at the base of a mountain covered with snow and no lift lines. Packed lunches with healthy...

Spring Look

The tide is changing I can feel it. The days are longer, spring skiing is around the corner and my thoughts go to making simpler, cozier one pot meals. Soon the daylight will highlight all those dusty shabby corners in the house that have been hidden by candlelight...