Hey friends❣️ It's that sticky time of year that cries out for Thai food. I've lived in very hot places, and very cold places, and I have to say it's the heat that's harder to deal with. During a long hot spell like this I always turn to my Thai recipe collection for relief. The flavors are refreshing and bold, with lots of acidity and fresh herbs~ from classic tom kha soup and Thai salad to a fun Americanized Thai spaghetti salad and lots more. Let's definitely do Thai tonight! Thai Inspired...

Hey friends❣️ I love to cook in my cast iron skillet. It gives everything an instant grandma chic. Plus the pan holds heat so well ~ the edges of this cherry cake get a little extra crunch while the center stays soft and scoop-able. We're in high cherry season, so take advantage! Cherry Almond Skillet Cake get the recipe I bake everything from apple cake to cheesy meatballs in the same Lodge 10" cast iron skillet. Apple Skillet Cake Cheesy Skillet Meatballs with Garlic Toast Outrageous Almond...

Hey friends❣️ Happy Sunday! I hope you all had a nice week. Somehow, for the first time in my life, I’ve become a garden person! It started last fall, when we tore out all the grass in our front yard and turned it into a woodland garden with a winding flagstone path. This summer has been all about filling it in, although the deer and rabbits seem to think we planted the whole thing for them. It’s been a lot of trial and error. (Please hit reply with any advice!) My neighbor is leaving town...