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…
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luscious apples ~
stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples; for I am sick of love. the Song of Solomon, 2:5 There is such a flood of emotion that comes from apples ~ from the beginning, sweet blossoms, to the fragrant baked dessert it ends up in, and every crisp bite in between… it speaks of home,…
Berries, bread, blessings
We recently went to Ohio to visit family and… well, family. The DaBramo family has been in my husband’s life for a long time – with Christine being the loving, caring chauffeur, cook, confidant, counselor to a group of kids who at one time or another, needed at least one of these services! When Tony…
Celebrations ~
It’s coming down to the wire folks! The packers will be arriving in 2 days, thus starting the Lombardo family’s next big adventure: Mt Home Air Force Base, Idaho! This weekend, as we prepped the patio furniture and pizza oven, I stopped so I could keep a…
Turkish Delight
I had the most wonderful opportunity to guide some amazing women through a cooking journey yesterday… They were a group of strong, capable and caring gals, each with their own strengths ~ we found a common bond or two; formed a new bond or two. I feel blessed, and certainly enriched by your company! Thank…
Zip-da-de-do-da Day
Do you remember sleep-overs as a child? That sense of excitement to play all day, giggle all night, and get up to a spectacularly fun breakfast? For some reason, I always remember bisquick pancakes for my sleepover breakfasts- why do we stop these fun little rituals when we grow up? We get so busy, wrapped…
Food for Flowers
  I have taught cooking classes to many people in my kitchen throughout the years; taught large groups at military spouse functions, but today was the first day I have taught a guy aside from my boys, Andre & Toren; and it was at his request! Adam was a quick learner, even though his…
A Mouthful of Summer
“Everything in moderation…including moderation.” ~ Julia Child The most requested recipe? Fruit Pizza!! Aside from my pizza dough, this tasty gem of a dessert has even the biggest skeptic (what? fruit pizza?) asking for more and eventually asking for the recipe. For my “gluten-free” friends, using a combination of gluten-free and coconut flours and coconut…
Month of the Military Child
These are my kiddos ~ they are children of the world… they were born in three different places, sprouting and growing shallow roots through their vast experiences everywhere else. I am so very proud of them, of all they have accomplished in spite of moving every two…
Real Food Served Here!
GMO is one of the latest concerns with food. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I have to admit ignorance on this one. I’d like to think its because I use fresh ingredients and I try to make homemade foods for my friends and family! Because of my love of food and an even greater love for…
Breaking Bread
All sorrows are less with bread. – Miguel de Cervantes There is something so gratifyingly innate about making bread. I love the entire process! Grinding flour, kneading the dough with my hands, the rise or two my loaves get and then the best part: the baking! My kitchen is nice and toasty…
No Soda Today!
My friends know I’m a hater of diet soda [bad aspartame! bad aspartame!] I say, do natural (real sugar) or do nothing! Every day, I consume about 200 ounces or more of water. I have been told I was going to drown myself (hyponatremia)… but, I feel parched with less! Sometimes I’ll add wedges of…
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