These Dangling Darlings

These Dangling Darlings

and its merry vintage vibes.

This Sweet Bread of Basil

This Sweet Bread of Basil

just before it disappeared and the golden coin in it that was found by the one with a golden heart. While not an actual Vasilopita, it was disguised as one for underneath the customary powdered sugar pita, was my signature … Continue reading

Good Tidings

Good Tidings

Awaken the spirit and see a universe beautifully organized. Maybe that’s why I feel more like myself in a tidy nest. Long live the spirit.

On Hold.

On Hold.

Home for the holidays. All routines are on hold. This galley with a view will be the place to be the last week of the year. Grateful, blessed and oh so merry.

Blue Skies Ahead

No doubt it’s a stormy kind of situation but ain’t this the sweetest thing. Look at how these siblings adore each other and mama bear admires from behind the scenes. I wouldn’t mind being the recipient to this holiday cheer. … Continue reading

Purple Haze

Warning: this dish will have you slip into a guilty obscurity or may serve as self-enrichment during this festive season. It’s surprisingly straightforward and trouble-free. Who couldn’t benefit from that with a household of guests—you’ll have them folding in as … Continue reading

Sing With Me

In the twilight hours with no other sounds around, the sparkle of Christmas kindles in our hearts.I can’t help but wonder of some of the mystery that eludes us as time goes on. Remember the one from our childhood dreams … Continue reading

A Wabi-Sabi Welcome for Thirteen

Yes, a baker’s dozen we were, some drove hundreds of miles while others just a few to gather, giggle and gobble up all thirteen dishes made in our nest (except for the gelato.)I had no other choice but to embrace … Continue reading

Pocket Full of Posies

We love our clothing with pockets. Even though the brisk winds have adjourned for some time, it’s still fun to rest tiny hands in secretly stitched pockets.And even though we don’t go searching for bouquets, we do find an occasional … Continue reading

Dream-stealing

That’s right the robust winds and heavy wet snow falling from the sky have me shivering on my stone-cold kitchen floor. March has bestowed us with illusionary behaviors, down-right dream-stealing, that only leave me to console sullen bears. Not so … Continue reading