Goodreads Book Giveaway When I was Young I Flew the Sun as a Kite by Kayla Fioravanti Giveaway ends October 31, 2012. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win … [Read more...]
Kayla Fioravanti Releases New Book :: When I was Young I Flew the Sun Like a Kite
On October 5, 2012, Kayla Fioravanti published her first poetry book entitled When I was Young I Flew the Sun Like a Kite. When I was Young I Flew the Sun as a Kite is transparently written with heart, soul and passion, carrying the reader back to childhood's innocence, then through the darkness of an off-course life, and finally steering … [Read more...]
Lemon Lavender Poppy Seed Muffins
I love the hint of lavender in my baked goods, which means I'm always trying out new things. I vetoed the first batch, but hit a home run when I rethought my base and started again. This recipe is actually quite yummy and could be made with or without the lavender. Lemon Lavender Poppy Seed Muffins Dry 2 cups Flour 1 Tbsp Baking … [Read more...]
I Should Have Worn Better Shoes to Face the Day
Have you ever had one of moments in life where you shake your head and think, “Well I certainly wasn’t expecting that to happen today?” One that stands out in my mind happened when my mother and I were chit-chatting as we drove down a busy road in San Antonio, Texas. I was driving us home from movie together when suddenly several cars collided in … [Read more...]
Cats Don’t Have Germs
Our cat Gogo is well known as a troublemaking, food stealing, mischievous character. He is ever present in our house. Where we go, he goes. His involvement in our day starts at the crack of dawn until he safely puts us to bed having supervised our every move. We have all learned to carefully guard our food, vitamins and drinks from Gogo. … [Read more...]
Simple Delicious Hummus
I am seriously picky about my hummus. In Portland the very best place to get hummus out is Ya Hala Lebanese Restaurant. I haven't found a new place in Franklin, Tennessee yet so I will stick with making my own for now. Kayla's Hummus 1-2 garlic cloves 1 can garbanzo beans (15 oz) 1/2 cup tahini 1/3 cup warm water 1/3 cup … [Read more...]
Lavender Shortbread Cookies
So Delicious, You Can't Eat Just Ten! Well, not really, but you get my drift. This Lavender Shortbread Cookie recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Lavender Shortbread Cookies 3 sticks Butter 1 cup Powdered Sugar 3 cups All Purpose Flour ½ teaspoon Salt ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract ¼ cup of Granulated Sugar 1 tablespoon Culinary Lavender … [Read more...]
Pink Tulips by Kelley Mohs
This painting Pink Tulips with from a photograph my mom took in the Skagit Tulip Festival. I always loved this painting. For at least the last year of my mom's life it hung in her kitchen. I always loved it. I recently inherited it from my dad and it hangs in my home. One of the reasons I loved this painting so much is that it reminded … [Read more...]
How to Best Protect Yourself from Your Landlord
I have moved over 27 times in my lifetime. I’ve lived in apartment complexes, rental homes, been a homeowner and also spent time as a property manager. I thought I knew everything I ever needed to know to insure that I never lost a penny of my deposit money. Boy, oh boy was I recently proven wrong by my Vancouver, Washington landlord Zenith … [Read more...]
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
I am a huge fan of really creamy butternut soup. I haven’t found a local restaurant that serves a great butternut soup yet, so I decided to set out to make my own luxurious version. I had it for lunch today and served it with a piece of toast spread with goat cheese from a local farm. It was amazing! Roasted Butternut Squash Soup … [Read more...]
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