Have Bowls – Make Soup

      I first saw the pumpkin bowls in Costa Rica. They were displayed in the curio cabinet which is reserved for precious and special pieces, right? I didn’t want to ask about them at the time. I had just met Lynn and Lucas and didn’t want to offend them thinking they must be … Continue reading →

The Hunt for the Hubbard

              Thanksgiving is coming, Thanksgiving is coming! Along with the traditional bird comes all the trimmings, and side dishes which can vary greatly from family to family and region to region. Take, for instance, the famous broccoli ring served with creamed onions that has graced my table for over … Continue reading →

What Do You Get The Girl Who Has Everything? Poizin, of Course!

    I have a special Sister-Friend who is having a special birthday in a few days. I asked Lynn what she had planned. “I plan on hibernating until it’s over!” “Oh, no you don’t!” I replied. She and her husband, Lucas,  just moved to Ohio from northern California. They were living in Costa Rica before … Continue reading →

Go Cubs Go!

        OMG. I’m officially a Sports Fan! Well, I oughta be. I mean, after all – I was a cheerleader in high school, a “Rockette” in college and I earned a degree in physical education at SUNY Cortland. Never mind that my son, Tyler, once said: “Mom, are you sure you want to … Continue reading →