Cookies and candy are in abundance this time of year. Everyone has their favorite. This is also traditionally a season of entertaining and those cookies no doubt will make an appearance as a dessert offering or gift. Again, and again, and again….. Of course they’re delicious (we hope!), and yes it’s a kind gesture as a gift, but this time … Read More
Refreshing Drinks for Hot Summer Days
Summer entertaining however typically calls for something a little more festive whether it’s alcoholic or non-alcoholic. For my basic sun tea I like to add an unexpected bit of flavor by including a couple of mint tea bags with the regular black tea. It doesn’t look any different but the first taste reveals a light fresh minty flavor that slowly … Read More
Laborless Labor Day
When I was a kid summer seemed like it was half a year long. There was this seemingly endless supply of lazy days to enjoy, and if something didn’t get done today, well there was always tomorrow. When did that all change? I suppose this means I’m “getting old”, right? When I lived in California, most cities in my area … Read More