This quilt was made for my sister-in-law, Sandra. It now lives in Udorf, Switzerland. The four shades of purple represent her and her husband and…
LisaOctober 6, 2019
Apricot Bread 2 sticks of butter, melted and cooled 1 C granulated sugar ½ C brown sugar, packed 4 eggs 3 C flour, all purpose…
LisaAugust 31, 2017
It's 97F today. It's April 30th and it's 97F. Luckily, there was a brisk breeze, but the wind stirs up the bees. I had to…
LisaApril 30, 2017
As spring arrived - after the late March refreeze that killed my pear blossoms, fig leaves, orange stems and fooled the usually infallible pecan trees…
LisaApril 19, 2017
An elegant presentation of potatoes for a Christmas Eve dinner: Pommes D' Anna. Prepare them ahead, go to Vigil Mass and then come home and…
LisaJanuary 2, 2017
Monday night is the perfect night for cookies. A new twist on an old favorite. I stopped using Crisco years ago but I must admit…
LisaAugust 30, 2016
Summer at Biddan Ridge is a whole lot of dang heat! Too much heat and not enough rain. And when it rains, it is preceded…
LisaJuly 17, 2016
I like to pretend I have a farm. I plan for a future when I have a small but prolific orchard of fruit and nut…
LisaMarch 29, 2016
