A decade ago my nephew asked if I would turn his college t-shirts into a quilt. Of course, I agreed so he provided me with a large selection of shirts from which to choose. The tub of t-shirts and a book on how to make one have languished in a stack of projects yet to… Read More
A few years ago, Mike and I Christmas vacationed on Captiva Island in a Florida. I will remember this always because I cracked a tooth at Christmas lunch while eating shrimp. Yikes! This year we thought we would go back. In the hurry of finding a vacation rental and dealing with interruptions, we somehow booked… Read More
Are you a fennel fan? Fennel is an herb known for smelling and tasting somewhat like licorice. Fennel is part of the carrot family, with most parts being used (the bulb, the seeds and the fronds). The stalks can be tough and stringy, so you may just want to add them to the pot when… Read More
As part of our Italy experience, we spent a little time in Milan. Of course, most fashionistas know Milan for the fashion shows (one of these days…). Those into racing know Milan as the site of one of the longest-running Formula One races, with the first race being held in 1921. Our two days and… Read More