Kitchens come in all shapes and sizes, and this weekend, mine was an outdoor grill at a campground. My husband and I took a departure from our regular routine and headed for the hills—literally. So glad we did. Relaxation and reconnection happened in the quiet surroundings with no real distractions other than occasional dog walking….
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It’s the Icing on the Cake
I am known for my cakes. If there is a gathering, it can be heard, “Let Patty bring the cake!” In fact when my youngest daughter married a few years back, it was voted that we have a cake bar because no one could decide which cake to offer, so we offered a variety. This just caused…
Home Peace Home
There is nothing like staying home for real comfort. ~Jane Austen There are times when it is just nice to have a day at home. In our busy world, there are so many great things to do and places to go. And with my sanguine personality, I want to be part of every gathering, every excursion, every activity. …
The Party’s in the Kitchen
Our guests stood around the kitchen chatting. Although there were more comfortable seats elsewhere in the house, it was where they wanted to be. That’s saying something because our kitchen is small according to today’s standards. Not much space to turn around let alone gather for a meal. Yet, here they were bowls of soup in hand enjoying each other’s company. There…