food and romance
What I Do When I’m Not Here
Last week it was go to Ashland, OR and see plays. Which meant I never quite got back into the schedule of posting so the recipe for apple pie bites […]
Falling for Autumn
It's a beautiful week ahead the weather forecasters say. Maybe the best weekend of the fall. So, ditch the rake, let the lawn grow another inch or so and wait […]
Can She Bake an Apple Pie?
So, apple pie. Why's that romantic, you ask? First of all, it's..ah...well, it's pie. Who doesn't like pie? You're making something the person you care for probably loves. How can […]
Romance in a bowl
So here's the fireplace I was talking about on Tuesday. If you're ready to curl up in front of it, here's a suggestion for what you could be eating while […]
Now, Where Was I?
It's been a long time, hasn't it? Major family crisis now resolved so it's time to get back to what passes for normal in my life. Which means, among other […]
Romantic Glamping
Now this is what I call beach camping. Or glamping, which is my new favorite word. Glamorous, sensuous, decadent camping. Where do I sign up? I have had my share of […]
Who, What, Where, When and Why
Everyone who ever had an English teacher like mine learned the 5-Ws of writing. You had to have them all to please her. So today, because I'm editing a work-in-progress […]
Deja Vu All Over Again
Through the wonders of Facebook and YouTube I've recently seen an image of an old boyfriend. He looks different (duh). Decades have passed since I've seen him so it is […]
First Picnic of the Summer
Summer, it appears, is about to close in on us with a vengeance. Time to dust off the picnic basket, grab a soft blanket and some big pillows and head […]
Summer Solstice For Two
It doesn't feel much like summer this week but today is the official summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Even if you can't tell by the weather that […]