Summer Berry Salad

Summer Berry Salad

Does anyone else’s taste change depending on the season?! In the winter I crave warm, comforting foods. In the summer, I crave cool, fresh, bright flavors. It must not be just me. I came across a new salad dressing at a local market and bought 

Double Half Hitch Knot Tutorial

Double Half Hitch Knot Tutorial

The double half hitch knot can be used to create lines and shapes. I found this to be tricky when starting out, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes natural feeling and very easy to remember. You can do this from left 

Resources – Tools/Looms

Resources – Tools/Looms

When starting out weaving, I used a small lap loom. It was nothing fancy, but it did the trick. There are so many different types and styles. There are adjustable looms, looms with stands, etc. Which one is right for you? That will depend. I 

Roast Split Chicken

Roast Split Chicken

I was slightly perplexed when my husband came home with split chicken this past week. I had never cooked that before. We often cook chicken breast or a whole roast chicken, so admittedly I didn’t really know what to do with it or what it 

Resources – Cotton Rope

Resources – Cotton Rope

Cotton rope/cord is one of the most versatile fibers to use. It is a staple for macrame but it works really well in weavings too. It is hard to pick a favorite seller. I love UnfetteredCo on Etsy. Not only do they have a great 

Best Roast Chicken

Best Roast Chicken

Yes, I’m biased, but this is good! And let me apologize for my terrible photos. A whole chicken, especially raw, just does not photograph well! Roast chicken is a staple in our house. As a busy, full time working mom, I need to be thoughtful 

Apple Cider Pancakes

Apple Cider Pancakes

It’s officially the first day of fall here in Massachusetts! It may be 90 degrees outside, but that won’t stop me from enjoying every bit of fall that I can. I honestly haven’t been big into pumpkin/pumpkin spice this year, at least not yet. Maybe 

Simple Pancakes

Simple Pancakes

We love pancakes. There’s no denying that. Pancakes shouldn’t be complicated. They should be exactly as the name sounds- pan-cakes. Cakes cooked in a pan 🙂 Here is my tried and true recipe. They’re perfect on their own, simply topped with some butter and syrup. 

Tropical Quinoa Salad

Tropical Quinoa Salad

This was one of the first recipes I wanted to post here. It was one of those moments where in my mind I did something, and so I thought I actually did, but really, I didn’t! Crazy! I realized this when I wanted to make 

Strawberry Scones

Strawberry Scones

These strawberry scones are light, delicate and sweet. Scones are one of my favorite baked items, they’re like a cross between a biscuit and a muffin. Super versatile- you can pretty much add anything to them and there’s a good chance they will come out