There are a lot of "top 10" lists out there...I thought it would be fun to tell you my "top 5" list of ways to make your home more comfortable. One of the memories I have of growing up is riding the bus from school (for over an hour), and then getting home. Mom would always be there, and you just felt relief wash over you as you threw your bag … Read More »
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Cream of Broccoli Soup
I know this is a soup that people really like or really don't, but I wanted to put it on here anyway. I love this soup; it is one of the ultimate comfort foods for me. Put it in a bread bowl, top it with a some grated, sharp cheddar cheese, and you've got a meal! … Read More »
Shipping to Wyoming
One of the things that has been an adventure since I've started designing is getting furniture to Wyoming. On the U.S. Census report (I believe again), Wyoming is the state with the lowest population in all of the United States. And that has had a direct affect on getting furniture here. I should have been on alert for that last year when I … Read More »
A Wyoming Christmas
Today's post has got nothing to do with design, so you an opt out now...you've been warned:). And those of you who live here might find this to be the "same-old" stuff you see every day, but I thought I might show the other readers what a Wyoming Christmas is like (at least with my family). One of the really fun things my dad did for all of the … Read More »
Seafood Chowder
This is a recipe that was given to me in college. In one of my painting classes, there was a lady named Fran. She was a beautiful older lady, full of spunk and just taking some painting classes to finish up a dream she had had when she was younger. We all loved her. That year, she invited us to her gracious home to have a Christmas party, and … Read More »
Chicken Saltimbocca
This chicken recipe sounds fancy and it makes a beautiful presentation, but it is really easy! Here I put it over some rosemary (my oldest daughter asked why I was putting it over some of the Christmas tree) to make it look good. It is a recipe I got from a free Campbell's recipe book in a grocery store many years ago, but again, I have … Read More »
Trusses and Heat Loss
My husband likes to brag that the homes he builds don't ever have icicles. I know what he means, and I'll explain. There is more than one cause for a home having icicles, and some of them are just related to weather. However, if you have a lot of icicles, all winter long, you should be looking at how much it is costing you to heat your home. … Read More »
Chicken Tortellini Soup
This is my family's favorite soup! This soup takes traditional chicken noodle soup and gives it a twist. Everyone loves the noodles, and I load each bowl with fresh baby spinach. I think it will become a family favorite for you as well. … Read More »
Meatball Minestrone Soup
This soup makes a meal! If you like the soups at Olive Garden, this soup is for you. I got it from the "One Armed Cook", but I've adapted it a little bit. … Read More »
Apple Pie
Thanksgiving is sneaking up on us, and so I thought I would throw in my best pie recipe. We'll start with the crust. I was given this recipe by my sister-in-law, who is a fabulous cook. I believe she told me she got the recipe from America's Test Kitchen. I've never had a better pie crust. It's worth the little extra steps that are in … Read More »
