Lay Lake at Sunset
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Lay Lake at Sunset
Sometimes I run in the evenings; sometimes I run in the mornings. This shot was taken at the local marina after my evening run. The large sycamore in turns bright yellow in fall.
Greek oregano
For the most part, I prefer fresh herbs, but oregano is one of the few that tastes better in cooking when it has been dried. This past summer, I grew Greek oregano in my herb garden and I’ve had tons of … Continue reading
Character counts: kitchen backsplash
I’ve wanted a new kitchen backsplash since we moved in. Allen and I love history and homes that were built two centuries ago in America. When we renovated, we wanted to keep ‘old house’ feel in our kitchen, so I knew a … Continue reading
Rotisserie chicken the 18th Century way
Allen has been wanting to get outdoors and cook over the campfire for a while now. This weekend, the weather was just too nice not to get outdoors, so he lit some coals and started dinner. This rotisserie set is from … Continue reading
Home office
I have a number of projects going this week, and I’m getting ready to post about those, but I’m already thinking ahead to my home office/living room. We have a living room and a family room. We never use the living … Continue reading
Thrift store find: kitchen barstools
I needed some barstools for the kitchen island I recently built. With a re-enactor husband, two kids and big, hairy dog traipsing through the kitchen on a regular basis, I needed something pretty sturdy, but didn’t want to pay a fortune … Continue reading
Jas. Townsend and Son: 18th Century cooking and re-enacting
Most of the 18th Century cooking and baking tools we own came from Jas. Townsend and Son. This is one of Allen’s favorite stores, and they have great customer service, too. They have a Youtube channel with numerous cooking and baking videos, which we refer to often. Check … Continue reading
Pennsylvania snow
It was great to be in Pennsylvania again. We there visiting family and got a few pictures. Our family lives in the country, near the Amish. It’s a beautiful place! We went for a drive one afternoon to a little Amish market … Continue reading
Traditional Pennsylvania New Year’s Day meal: pork and sauerkraut
We’re in Pennsylvania for New Year’s. Here in PA, pork and sauerkraut is the traditional New Year’s meal, a testament to the Dutch heritage of the area. This meal is pretty simple. Homemade sauerkraut tastes best, but you can use … Continue reading
Reproduction Jacobean sideboard
This is my daughter’s Christmas present this year. (I took this photo as we were refinishing it, hence the rags on the doors. We took off the hardware, so without the rags, the doors would close and we couldn’t … Continue reading
