I treated myself well this summer....

Another delightful summer has passed, but the memories will last forever.....

Pistachio Basil Pesto

My basil plants were out of control, so I froze some leaves, dried some and then made pesto.....here's a different flavor of pesto, using pistachios rather than pine nuts!

Zentangle

I recently took an art class where we learned the art of Zentangle.

Apple Cider Mimosas...

This is an easy way to make a mimosa, and it can sit for a few minutes while you prepare breakfast!

Mini French Toasts

I saw a similar idea on Instagram and decided to try it recently, and it was delish!

Bacon Cracker Appetizers

Here's a tasty appetizer for your next gathering:

The flavors and scents of early fall....

Fall is the perfect time to bake - the scents and flavors are so unique to this time of year.  Enjoy these recipes:

When you just need a little bite of something sweet..

Do you have a sweet tooth?  A craving for something sweet?

I sure do!  It's my downfall.  

Here are a few ideas for "mini bites"

Tales of The Traveling Tote #44

The Tales of the Traveling Tote is a series of adventures that share where our Mackenzie Childs tote bags have taken us.  Four times a year a group of bloggers each write a connected post about the places we have been. We have built incredible friendships through our blogs and we hope you enjoy our tales as much as we do!

To read about how it all began, go HERE

Satin and Velvet Pumpkins