image from Barnes & Noble.com One of my favorite literary genres is Victorian Gothic. I love the gloom, the brooding, and the mystery. It just seems to be the perfect reading for this time of year. Cuddle up with a warm blanket and a hot cup of tea and a deliciously […]

 Do you watch HGTV? Have you noticed how often people on their shows say how much they “love to entertain”? “We are shopping for a house and we need one to entertain in.” “This room is perfect for entertaining.” “We like the open concept because it’s great for entertaining.” Who are all these people […]

  A dear friend sent me this link for fall cocktails from the Huffington Post. The first one immediately caught my eye. It’s called The Apple Crisp. Only I thought it would be much better with spiced rum instead of whiskey. So I had to have a taste test. It’s the […]

 It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, I’m not talking about Christmas, I’m talking about my favorite season – autumn. I love when the air turns crisp and cool and you can smell leaves burning in the air. I love the beautiful oranges, reds and yellows of the trees. […]

  Comfort food was a must this week. What with being sick and the weather getting more cool and brisk, I needed some good warm food. I’ve been wanting to try a recipe that I clipped from the Better Homes and Gardens magazine November 2009 issue for Pumpkin Corn Bread. I love […]

  Oh dear me, look what I’ve done now. You see, this has just not been a good week for me. I was supposed to go to the zoo with my niece this weekend and I was looking so forward to it, but I got sick with a nasty cold […]

  My sweet niece Sophia celebrated turning two years old a few weeks ago with a family party. When asked how old she is, she says, “My Two!” So because of her two, I had to bake a cake. She takes after her mom and auntie, therefore she loves chocolate. When asked […]

  I almost forgot to feature a cocktail this month! Well, here it is, on the last day of September. The Manhattan. This is a very classic cocktail and a favorite in my family. It was my Grandma’s favorite cocktail and I always think of her when I have one. She […]

 I first became interested in photography back in high school. I took a class to learn how to develop film and enlarge photos in a dark room. This was before digital photography! I also learned some basics about composition and lighting. To be honest though, I think those things come […]

  I know it’s fall when there’s a change in air, when the leaves start to change, and when my husband turns on the TV during dinner. There’s only one reason he would watch TV at the dinner table – FOOTBALL. Yes, I know fall is here because the sound […]