Coconut Carrot Chunk Cupcakes

  Coconut Carrot Chunk Cupcakes ~ how is that for a culinary alliteration? We had a function last night at a friend’s house; an early tailgate for the upcoming BSU v AF game ~ what to make, what to make?  The host needed a salad and dessert, so I made a HUGE bowl of Napa…

Oh, sweet Italia ~

  A friend recently wrote of her biking excursions through Aviano ~ instead of feeling jealous, I was so happy that she has embraced the lifestyle of this amazing country.  I closed my eyes and imagined a jaunt down Viale S Giorgio, to the Tuesday market for cheese, fresh fruit and vegetables, fragrant flowers (roses,…

Words to Live by

  For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. Audrey Hepburn

Avocado Bisque

I love AVOCADO ~ from traditional guacamole, my succulent bisque, to straight up sliced avocado with lime, olive oil and salt over top.  You can’t beat the health benefits ~ Enjoy! Avocado Bisque 1-2 ripe avocado 2 c chicken or vegetable stock 1 c heavy cream 2-4 T white rum 1/2 tsp curry OR chipotle…

AFAD & Corn Shucking ~

It’s small town Americana at its best!  Parades, fun-runs, friends gathered in the park at dusk; shucking corn for the free town feed in the park ~ This is all part of festivities of Air Force Appreciation Day(s) here in Mountain Home, Idaho. We are blessed to be part of an organization that is appreciated…