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  • Left Wanting Biscuits

    Meem and O are huge Alton Brown fans. When we heard he was coming to Knoxville, it was a no brainer that we would be going to see him. Is what I didn't know is that I'd find myself at… Continue reading

  • The Summer Season Has Begun

    Over the weekend it was time to:  Fire Up The Grill Try and get a spot on one of the spinning chairs. Play some music. E brought home is ukelele from University. They wanted to sing John Mayer songs and… Continue reading

  • What’s For Lunch: A la Dr. Seuss

    Oh this past week saw much activity on the Dr. Seuss front. Over at Jump into a Book we hosted the most incredible giveaway of 30 Dr. Seuss books. I'm happy to announce that the winner is a second grade… Continue reading

  • What’s For Lunch: Oprah Style

    Greetings friends. Sorry for my absence last week. The flu bug hit my house and therefore my blogging but don't worry. All of us have recovered and are getting back to normal.  Before I dish on some incredible news, go… Continue reading

  • The “What’s For Lunch” Project

    It isn't usually an annual tradition that I get the doldrums in winter but this year I have them. The item which is annoying me the most is lunch. Yep, that's right you heard me. Though there are 7 days… Continue reading

  • Holiday Wishes from The Traveling Tribe

    So here we are on Christmas Eve. Our family, aka. The Traveling Tribe, has come from all over the globe to be together, Canada, France, USA, Lebanon, and Sweden. We're heading over to my nephew and nieces where we'll prepare… Continue reading

  • Dip in the Cooking Pot Day

    Today I'm out and about gathering all the good food to prepare for tomorrow at our family feast. December 23rd is a day of gratitude, a day when we take a piece of fresh bread and dip it into the… Continue reading

  • Strawberry Fields Forever

    What would you think if I sang out of tune,   Would you stand up and walk out on me? Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song,And I'll try not to sing out of key. Oh I… Continue reading

  • Rose Jam

    I think by now you've figured out that everything is in full bloom around here. Between the smell of the honeysuckle and all of my roses blooming, the fragrance around the house is almost unbearable……in a good sort of way.… Continue reading

  • Giveaway from Little Acorn Learning

     A little over a year ago I virtually met Eileen Straiton from Little Acorn Learning. The moment I received her e-newsletter, I immediately felt nurtured by her daily creative caring. As the year has progressed I've had the honor and pleasure of… Continue reading