I can’t believe that May is already over, it seems like only last week it was pouring down rain and it seemed like the sun would never shine in Seattle again. Now here we are starting June and the sun has finally started to shine. It is amazing what a little sunshine can [...]

I thought that Spring would never ever get here, but it sure did feel like it was here this weekend. We had sunny skies and it was about 70 degrees which is quite a pleasant experience after a Seattle winter. I especially love this time of year because of all of the beautiful, fresh produce [...]

I have a love hate relationship with rain. For example, I hate when it rains on Sunday because it makes me want to do nothing. However, I also love when it rains on Sunday because it makes me want to do nothing. Confusing? I know, but let me explain.

It has been a long time since I updated my Little Moments section, but a recent trip to take pictures of the sunrise over Seattle, made me realize, as cliche as it may sound, a sunrise is definitely a moment that should be cherished.  I am not one of those people that sleeps in until [...]

I just wanted to write a quick little note to say that I hope everyone had a safe and happy new year.  I know that for me, 2008 has had its ups and downs and now I am looking forward to all that awaits us in 2009, including cooking lots of new yummy food and [...]

You may have noticed that I didn’t blog yesterday and that is because my grandfather passed away.

How lovely are thy branches. I think its the sweet smell of pine, the glowing lights and the beautiful decorations that make the Christmas tree one of my favorite parts of the season. For the past few years Ryan and I have made it a tradition to go and cut down our own, this year [...]

The twinkling lights, the Christmas music on the radio, the crackling of a warm fire, the tattered but cherished decorations and the anticipation of Christmas morning make this one of my favorite times of the year.

I just thought that I would take a few minutes to introduce you to my dog Pumpkin. She is a 3 year old, 6 pound dachshund, who thinks she owns the place. She wont walk outside if its wet or dark, it takes about 1.5 seconds for her to get from anywhere in the house [...]

Now many of you have probably heard about how much it rains in Seattle but please let me reiterate.
IT RAINS A LOT IN SEATTLE. Unless you live here you really have no idea, it’s not that it downpours every day but from about October to April we wake up to gray clouds and a constant [...]