Author: Annelies

In search of earth – farm to table

Growing up in an urban setting, and appreciating the earth may seem tricky. On Saturday mornings growing up, I would sometimes wake to the whine of the blower or perhaps the wheeze of the lawnmower. Mama relished tending the garden. Every Spring, we could count on daffodils to pop their sunny heads out of the… Continue reading In search of earth – farm to table

Elberta Fay Peaches with Ricotta & Mint

There are times when you want something simple. Perhaps that entails coming home after working a Monday, which really means Saturday, Sunday and Monday rolled into one long cigarillo that’s got you slightly lit up. Maybe you’re like me with a sweet tooth that runs deep and you’re trying to find healthier ways to sate… Continue reading Elberta Fay Peaches with Ricotta & Mint

In memory, a Peanut Butter Cream Pie

In memory of Mikey, In honor of Jennie, people around the world today baked pie. Peanut Butter Cream Pie. No, it doesn’t change the fact that he was taken well before his time. No, it doesn’t change the grieving process. But all these pies baked on the same day together and given in love with… Continue reading In memory, a Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Asparagus Artichoke Basil Rosettes

  [print_this] Asparagus Artichoke Basil Rosettes YIELD: 7 servings (2 per person based on 14 rosettes) When it comes to food for celebrations, we want to pull out all the stops. Initially, thinking about making these rosettes had me sweating bullets, but I conquered my fear and these were worth it! The variations and ideas for… Continue reading Asparagus Artichoke Basil Rosettes

On being fearless outside & in the kitchen

When was the last time you felt fearless? I remember full well as the truck ambled up the long mountain road in Costa Rica. Up we drove, passing black shadows working their way from branch to branch in the slender tall trees. Sometimes the shadows wore smug scrunched up faces that peered out from the… Continue reading On being fearless outside & in the kitchen

Poetry: The one that got away

If you write poetry, perhaps you’ve had an experience of reading a poem that makes you sigh and utter the words “if only I had thought of that first”.  What about consciously working a phrase or line of someone else’s into your own poem? Perhaps you’ve never done that, and yet found unconsciously a line… Continue reading Poetry: The one that got away

Lentil Croquettes & Spinach Salad with Dill Mustard Sauce

I don’t know about you, but in our household we sure love a quick and easy, tasty and healthy dinner for Monday nights. Did that descriptor leave you a bit winded too? Well, that’s about how it feels to race home after racing all day at work catching up on weekend communications. Monday is the… Continue reading Lentil Croquettes & Spinach Salad with Dill Mustard Sauce

5 Tips for Hosting an Art Salon

1. Send out invitations to art creators and appreciators. I got introduced to the wonderful thing that is pingg earlier this year, but of course there is always evite or cocodot among other online invitations to email. Then again, if you have time, there is something so delicious about opening the mailbox and finding a… Continue reading 5 Tips for Hosting an Art Salon

The Great Fundraising Act: Orange & Black Cookies

I love my job. How many of us can really say that? One of the things that makes going to work so much fun is getting to meet, connect and become friends with other bloggers. A few weeks ago, fellow blogger Janetha sent out a mass email to a bunch of healthy living and food… Continue reading The Great Fundraising Act: Orange & Black Cookies