Month: August 2018

Vietnamese Caramel Salmon

Vietnamese Caramel Salmon

Cookbook:  Dinner Changing the Game by Melissa Clark I know my last recipe was from this same cookbook, but honestly, it is quickly becoming one of my favorite cookbooks!  I also know I just did a salmon recipe not that long ago, but salmon is […]

Your wedding vows

Your wedding vows

With all of the details surrounding the planning of a wedding, sometimes the details of the ceremony itself can get overlooked, specifically the vows. Typically, the words that are spoken through the ceremony, including

Jalapeno-Honey Steak

Jalapeno-Honey Steak

Cookbook:  Dinner, changing the game by Melissa Clark   melissaclark.net

This is one of the excellent cookbooks that even a novice like myself can understand.  Simple.  Straightforward.  Non-fussy.  My kind of (more…)

Fancy shoes

Fancy shoes

Having lived in Tahoe for most of my life, I’ve grown accustomed to certain things that come with the territory of living in a mountain and tourist-filled town.  Such as shoveling snow, chipping ice off my windshield, having to drive off the mountain to get […]

Raspberry-Thyme Smash

Raspberry-Thyme Smash

Even though summer seems to be coming to a quick close, I’m still in the summer drink making mode.  Today’s Raspberry-Thyme Smash as originally posted by Bon Appetit is excellent although powerful.  This lightweight felt a buzz after the third

A chest full of memories

A chest full of memories

I inherited this cedar chest a couple of years ago when my father’s estate was settled.  This piece was a gift to my mother from my father on their wedding day and is close to seventy years old. (more…)

It’s all in the aim

It’s all in the aim

The last time a male lived in my house was five ago.  His name was Carson and he was my dog. Because I only raised girls, toddler boys can still remain somewhat of a mystery especially when it comes to

Say Yes to the Dress

Say Yes to the Dress

Having worked in the wedding industry for years as minister, photographer, and consultant, you would think I would be past the wedding dress obsession phase.  But no, along with my years past die-hard Twi-hard fan addiction, I think it’s time to add “Say Yes to […]

Sesame Chicken Noodles

Sesame Chicken Noodles

Cook Book:  Cravings by Chrissy Teigen    Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat

First off, I love this cookbook and I would recommend everyone run out and buy it.  I can’t wait for Chrissy’s new one to come out!  The dishes are excellent, the photography superb, and John and Chrissy are just too cute for words.

This recipe was very easy and tasted (more…)

When you can’t judge a book by it’s cover

When you can’t judge a book by it’s cover

This design trend is such a controversy, even among my own family! I occasionally get the honor of decorating for friends,  family and an occasional business.  I feel very fortunate that I am trusted to design aspects of individuals living or work space because not only is […]