Category Archives: Bread

Add a romantic picnic to your Fall “to-do” list.

Autumn is my favorite time of year!  I’ve never been a huge fan of summer so when there’s relief from the hot sun, I begin to enjoy being outside.  There are many favorite things I love about fall, raking leaves … Continue reading

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Back to the basics…love, laughter, good health and beer bread.

It’s strange how the less important things in life can so quickly consume us. We look away for just a minute and the water fills up passed our heads, threatening to drown us. Our bodies tread water as fast as … Continue reading

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Make new friends…but keep the old.

Moving from Michigan to Colorado 14 years ago was both exciting and scary.  It was a big, new adventure for a small-town girl who only made a few, short moves from her hometown of Clinton, a tiny, rural town in Southeastern Michigan.  Tearful … Continue reading

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Free Makeover: feather boa not included.

Long before Trading Spaces, What Not To Wear, and Extreme Makeover, existed a place where the average girl could walk in and pay $29.95 to get a professional makeover, complete with a gold sequined jacket and a photographer that makes her … Continue reading

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Not your ordinary girl or grilled cheese sandwich.

I’ve always thought I was special.  Not just the “Jesus loves you” kind of special but the “destined for fame” kind of special.  I think it may have started when my grandmother told me I could be a model because I was tall … Continue reading

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A little taste of Italy…in Spain.

In June of 2008 I took my daughter, Julia, on a trip to Costa del Sol, Spain in celebration of her high school graduation.  This was just as much a celebration for me as it was for her.  After all, … Continue reading

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