Best $18.69 I’ve spent in forever

Best $18.69 I’ve spent in forever

Anyone who’s ever gambled knows how quickly $20 can go. One slot machine & minutes later, HHAHAHHAHH. But even outside a casino, $20 bucks won’t get you far. It won’t buy you a tank of gas. It’s barely enough to cover a large pizza. But a week ago, I discovered something under $20 that has … Continue reading »

Ever wonder what you’d look like as a bird?

Ever wonder what you’d look like as a bird?

Maybe not, but I have. Living with a wonder-conure named Kiwi, as well as 4 lively chickens, I think about birds a lot of the time. This past weekend my family and I were tooling about Portland (MAINE) when we came upon the funniest portrait ever.

Wood you be mine?

Wood you be mine?

Here in Maine, a state with vast quantities of firewood, people are struggling to heat their homes. I read a heart-wrenching article in the New York Times about it this past weekend, and have been hearing similar stories in the local media the past few months. Maine’s older housing stock is fitted mainly with oil-burning … Continue reading »

Win a FREE copy of my cookbook, Kick the Can!

Win a FREE copy of my cookbook, Kick the Can!

Happy Saturday, everyone! The lovely Nat @ Book Line and Sinker is featuring my cookbook Kick the Can! as part of her ongoing Weekend Cooking series. If you’d like to enter to win a FREE copy of Kick the Can! and get a preview (she’s shared my recipe for Cheesy Potato Chowder), CLICK HERE! The … Continue reading »

Love is Crewel

Love is Crewel

If you’re looking for a stellar gift for your sweetie/s this Valentine’s Day, have I got a treat for you! Before Christmas, my friend Katie profiled an artist named Liesi on her blog. Liesi makes one-of-a-kind needlepoint creations and had recently finished her first embroidered portrait. Isn’t it cute?! I emailed Liesi then and there, … Continue reading »

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

From our family to yours, warm wishes for a beautiful day. Merry Christmas & all the best in 2012! See you in January!