Category Archives: Hearth and Home

Pecan Pie Bars for a family party

Posted on 2008/08/12 by Gabi

  Two weeks ago Sunday, my Mom and her three sisters and most of their children gathered for the first large family party we’ve held in a while. The occasion was a visit from my Aunt Sallie and Uncle Jim who … Continue reading →

Posted in Cookies, Desserts, Hearth and Home, Recipes, tea treats | 10 Comments

The glory of Mother Nature in June

Posted on 2008/06/12 by Gabi

This post is mostly just to record the beauty of Mother Nature in June- I hope to look back at the pictures when the Winter months inevitably come or even in the hotter months ahead when all of the blossoms … Continue reading →

Posted in faves, Gardening, Hearth and Home | 5 Comments

To everything turn, turn, turn…Woodturning- a new passion!

Posted on 2008/04/06 by Gabi

  Rick is teaching me to wood-turn on a lathe. I’ve wanted to learn for several years now. We took a pottery class together last year and I loved that. This  has a similar “organic” feel. What I mean by … Continue reading →

Posted in blog events, faves, Fun Stuff, Home Projects | 10 Comments

A Tale of woe, a new fridge and Red Beans and Rice again!

Posted on 2008/02/12 by Gabi

 So there we were with this lovely pot of Red Beans and Rice- almost 4 quarts of it- and our fridge decided to take its last gasp. When we awoke the next morning the fridge temperature was in the balmy 65 … Continue reading →

Posted in Hearth and Home, Main Dishes, rants, Uncategorized | 3 Comments