Jubilee Rain joined our family on December 5, 2023 Congratulations  Talstra Family

  A proud parent moment. There's an RN in the family. (wishing Amanda could have been with us) This is how you feed thirteen for the wee...

My new favorite Autumn dessert courtesy of Alexandra cooks. So easy yet looks so fancy.

 A perfect day for a walk at Mendon Ponds.

I have made this Galette 5 times this summer  and am thrilled to find such an easy crust recipe.  If you come for dinner this is what I'...

Bagels (with Toppings) Serving 8 bagels What you need: 4 ½ cups bread flour (1 lb 3.125oz / 570 g) 1 Tablespoon instant yeast (12 g) 1 Table...

  the moment in the middle hold your breath here it is Christmas eve my favorite time of the Christmas season the perfect moment between all...

Remember when kids and parents wore matching shirts?  Now they wear matching masks.  So sad . . . .

We recently ate at the Columbia Restaurant in  St. Augustine, FL and ordered the most delicious salad. Here is our version . . . ...

We see the most beautiful sunsets at our Leisure House. {a neighbor took this photo of our winter home}