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Peach Fanchonettes

These are a scrumptious take on the classic peach pie, yet more fresh and uncomplicated tasting. I had never heard of a Fanchonette (which I’ve now learned is classically a tarte-sized pie, traditionally with a layer of jam, topped with a custard) until I noticed a...

Mt. Hood

Colin, our younger boys and I visited Mt. Hood last week. It's the first time I'd been back since I was a little girl, living on the mountain in our family gypsy wagon. What started as a plan to live there for a few weeks, as a part of a commune, turned into a long...

No Garnets, No Glory

Last week, we awoke to a rare cool and drizzly summer day. We'd been itching to visit Garnet Creek, about two and a half hours away in our neighboring state of Idaho. It's the only place besides India where you can find Star Garnets. So Bongo, Lukie and I decided...

Farm Country Sale

There was an estate sale in the heart of farm country this weekend. The sale was run by one of my favorite estate sale companies, Monarch. I really appreciate the descriptions they give in their advertisements because I know they're always accurate. They described...

The Swimming Hole

When the weather gets really hot, we head for the swimming hole, where the trees grow tall and the water runs clear and cold. We pack a picnic lunch, feast on thimbleberries, and celebrate childhood. MEET SERENA! Stay-at-home mom, Serena Thompson, dreamed of creating...

Crafting a Fabric-Covered Menu Board

Every week, I make a menu for the upcoming week's meals. I make my grocery list based on those meals and then post what the choices are for the week. It's a great way to stay on budget and be organized at the same time. I've always used a chalkboard to post the...