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Manhattan
There is just something really wonderful about a well made Manhattan. It starts with good whiskey and ends with lovely, albeit expensive, dark cherries. I know most bars use the florescent pink ones that all restaurants use for making Shirley temples, but please, go for broke on the “good” cherries. Trust me on this…..it will…
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mmmmm…..Mushrooms
This is the time of year to enjoy delicious Chanterelle mushrooms. If you are lucky enough to know someone who hunts for them and shares with you, then that’s a bonus!!! Unless of course you enjoy the hunting AND devouring the forest treasure. And you can also buy them as well. Win win, either way…
Read MoreChampagne Shallot Vinaigrette
1 Shallot, minced 1 TBS dijon mustard 3 TBS Champagne vinegar 1 TBS fresh lemon juice 2 tsp lemon zest 1 TBS honey 1/4 Cup Olive oil sea salt and black pepper Whisk everything together except olive oil. When combined, slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking vigorously.
Read MoreA cooking class!!
Over this past weekend two dear friends and I decided to take a cooking class. It was so much fun!! If you like to cook, I highly suggest doing one of these sometime. It was easy, hands on, informative, and delicious!!! The class was made up of 16 “students” and we worked in groups of…
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Grandma’s flaky buttermilk biscuits
Ok. So I have tried so many different recipes for the “best” biscuits. Most of them have been “okay” but not amazing. I wanted one that I felt was amazing. “Okay” was not going to be good enough to beat the ones from the frozen food isle that we loved. I wanted a recipe that…
Read MoreI’ve been away!!!!
Hey Everyone!!!, I’ve been away from here for awhile. I am sooooo ready to be back and connecting with you! I’ve missed you even though you didn’t know it! ♥ I had one of my daughters here visiting for almost a month. I have to say it was wonderful to get to spend such quality…
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Roasted tomato, basil, and cheese crostini
These crostini’s are hands down, one of my favorite go-to recipes. They never disappoint and everyone loves them. Besides the fact they look downright delicious, they really are scrumptious!! The only thing I’ve done a little different is I added one fresh pressed garlic clove. The cheese mixture can be made ahead and kept…
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Fall Clean up in the garden…..
Ok, just so you know, I realize the above picture does not look like summer is over, but….the flower garden is holding up it’s white flag….It has been a struggle, trying to decide whether to hang on or give up. Mother nature is signaling that it’s time to go to bed. 🙁 Some of…
Read MoreHollyhocks, Borage, and Erica……
About two years ago, I drove by a house that caught my attention. I immediately pulled over and looked longingly at its charm. Loved the house color and more importantly, the picket fence and hollyhocks that grew in front of it. Yellow hollyhocks. I’d never seen yellow ones. A few weeks later, I purposely drove…
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Cream of Celery Soup
I decided to post this cream of celery soup for one because it delicious and for two because its pretty, isn’t it? Now I know pretty doesn’t count with a lot of people, especially if it doesn’t taste good! No amount of pretty is going to make something taste good. BUT, on the other hand,…
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About Me
Hi, I'm Jennifer. So glad you stopped by the website!! I love cooking, gardening, and photography and this is a place where I can bring it all together to share with you.
I live in a beautiful area called Lake Quinault in the Olympic Rain forest. I'm married and have four children who were all raised here.
I'm always on the lookout for a good photo whether it be flowers, food, family, or the scenic area in which I live. So many things, so little time!
I'm looking forward to you stopping by, and me finding more and more to share with you ♥
