I love my pantry. I can’t begin to tell you the drama and headaches it has saved me! Whether it’s a place to hide for a second and eat another mouthful of chocolate, or not stressing out when that late night realization hits that my kids somehow burned through a Read more…
One of my favorite childhood activities was getting to “organize” my mother’s spice drawer! Investigating the wide variety of pungent aromas hidden in its depths was always an adventure. And should I tire of smelling these mysterious aromatic powders, I knew asking the name of a particularly perplexing ground substance Read more…
Have you ever tried to cook a complete meal without using a spoon for stirring, dishing out or tasting your creation? Where would professional chefs and home cooks be without this simple yet essential tool? Come along with me as we explore the history of the spoon. Spoons likely predate Read more…
When asking friends and relatives what they would like for Christmas, their birthday, or even Mother’s Day the gift that comes up time and again is hand-knit dishcloths. Simple, practical, and yet elegant, these timeless tools are used by women (and men) daily all over the country! No matter the Read more…
