Have you ever heard of Room on the Broom, by Julia Donaldson?  If you have children, I highly recommend it.  It has become a Halloween tradition for us, and I read it to my kids all month long.  I love picture books, and this is definitely one of our favorites.  Besides reading books and making […]

I just love orzo.  Growing up, it was a staple in our home, and this dish was one of my favorites.  My mom would combine tomato soup, homemade turkey stock, and orzo.  It was just one of those perfect dishes, comforting and delicious!  My kids love it as much as I did and it is […]

I can’t believe spring has arrived so early.  We are getting ready to harvest everything from our winter garden, because the temperatures are just too consistently warm.  I am not ready for spring, but I am excited about berry season.  I can’t wait to eat sweet local strawberries, bake with them, and stock our freezer.  […]