Finding joy…

  in the little things of Summer… Cherries & Watermelon! 🙂 I used 1.5 lbs of mini sweet peppers …great flavor for my homemade Sofrito… minus cilantro. I collected the seeds….they sprout fast!. I have a few 2″ plants on my window sill *fingers crossed* Looking forward to that mini Watermelon…soon.

Zucchini pancake recipe – g/f

2 medium sized zucchini’s – strain well in a colander after shredding …for at least 1 hour prior to mixing in the rest of the ingredients. Discard the excess water coming out of the zucchini. 1/2 medium red onion – chopped 1 egg Add Salt & black pepper to taste Add 1/4 cup of gluten-free

Life on Lockdown…

Wearing a mask it’s not easy for anyone…do it anyway!!! I saw a post on FB that read, “if you don’t like wearing a mask, you certainly won’t like having a ventilator”…truth!! A new routine…avoid all things people. Singing birds wake us early and insist we show up each day. Morning & evening walks down

Spanish rice on the menu…

It may be Sunday but this savory side dish is great any day of the week! Chop then saute onions 1/2 med onion, 2 T chopped olives, & 1/4 cup green/red peppers in 2t of extra virgin olive oil. Add rice (I used 1.5 c. Brown rice) to a deep saute pan. Add and stir

Siete Almond flour

If you’re gluten-free or just looking for low carb alternatives for quesadillas …this almond flour alternative is AMAZING!!! I used a brown rice & Spanish red bean mixture and always rockin the guac. I also make a black bean and vegan cheese filling. I give it a quick toasting in a cast iron pan and

Hearings, hooking & cooking…

Oh yeah…watching the impeachment hearings (in disbelief at the cray times we’re living in). So craving normalcy…ayyyyyyyyyyyy! 🤪 Finding 2020 inspiration everywhere for journal prompts “reflect on the gifts of your life”… I realize we still have Valentine’s day but I’m creating smaller WIPs like these Green shamrocks which I’ll turn into pins. St. Patricks

M Street in Georgetown…

In the Georgetown neighborhood (in Washington DC) on M Street, near Sephora & Sprinkles bakery alongside neat eateries and shops sits the Old Stone home from 1766.  Step into history. They offer a free brief historical tour guide (no walking necessary) and a quaint gift shop – I purchased the tote bag, for my knitting!

Serving up Malabrigo 💜

Received my WEBS order of luscious Malabrigo Rios yarn!! The colors…the texture = 100% love!!! Next, cast on for a cowl with #866 Arco Iris.            

Fav Summer sammie

  Simple fav of mine…tomato & mayo. I’ve been enjoying this fresh fruit of the season almost daily for past 2.5 weeks! Sliced thick, use your fav spread (s). Above, I also spread guac on it and had with side of dill pickles….yum! Gluten-free bread tends to be small so one thick slice of tomato

A gem in a small town

Glass Museum & Studio, in Beacon, NY.