Salt and Chocolate

I thought I'd write today to state my support for Black Lives Matter and say a little bit about what I've been doing to support Blac...

This is such a weird, challenging year, and I hate to think/admit it, but it seems like these dark, challenging times are here to stay.  Cer...

I celebrated a birthday in June, during the global pandemic.  Sadly, as the pandemic wears on, it seems likely we will all celebrate a birt...

It's been 6 years since I blogged, but now, with more time on my hands (thanks to the global pandemic), I feel drawn (maybe) to write he...

Hello. Can you believe that summer is almost upon us? At this time of year I always become anxious/contemplative about how I'm goi...

It's helpful to set my intentions for the weekend.  Here we go! Dreamy :: dinner out Friday night with Ken (check!  It was fun. ...

Just a quick recipe post today to tell you how to make the maple oat nut scones I mentioned last weekend.  I admit I always have to tweak ...

It was a good weekend.  My question about weekends is, how can you make them last longer?  And how can you attend to all chores a...

Heillo.  I'm so happy it is Friday and I'm in the mood for a little "dreamy/practical" action.  I'm so looking forwa...

Nelson Atkins museum boys' dessert Scandinavian Festival chickpea and spinach soup out for a swim April has c...

We had a quiet and fun Easter. On Saturday we dyed eggs and on Sunday we went down to my parent's house for lunch an...

What do you eat each week?  I wrote up a little schedule for us a few months ago.  It has changed a bit from previous years.  Currently f...