I had some arugula in the refrigerator and a vision of pizza in my mind. On my trip to the store, the pizza crusts were on sale, further...

Did you enjoy coloring as a child? I always loved a new coloring book and a set of crayons (the 64-set with the built-in sharpener was...

There’s just something about a container of Play-Doh that brings me right back to childhood. Sure, the familiar logo and yellow canister...

Thanks to the BF’s DRAFT magazine (I scored a deal on Groupon for the subscription, thank you very much), I’ve been making better use of...

A couple of weeks ago, I indulged in a scented purchase at Pier 1 Imports. I’m happy to report that the fragrance is long-lasting,...

I love the World Market section at one of my local Bed, Bath, and Beyond stores. I became acquainted with World Market several years ago...

I had a lot of leftovers from the Moroccan beef stew, so I doctored it up a bit when i reheated it. I took some pine nuts and toasted...

I have never been a big tea drinker. I had inherited my mother’s “tea is for when you are sick” stance on the beverage and my father’s...

One of the things I love about going to a gym adjacent to a nature area is that I get to see nature unfold throughout the seasons. During...

After becoming acquainted with ras el hanout a couple of years ago, I’m always excited about finding a recipe that makes use of it. And...

Throughout the summer, the bushes lining the parking lot at our local gym (which is on the grounds of a nature trail) had been bursting...

I’m not one for knick-knacks all around the home. They tend to be nothing more than dust collectors, so I try to keep them at a minimum....

In my previous post, I mentioned the stargazer lilies I had received several days ago, which had been blooming open pretty slowly....

Today’s post focuses on the senses being engaged in both a pleasing and unpleasing way. A prime example is the Stargazer Lily. I find...

Something that always strikes my fancy and gives a pleasant tug at my heartstrings is the sight of two sets of cups and saucers, filled...

Each of my maternal grandparents had fairly creative streaks. The were a time when my grandfather considered going to school to become an...

In an effort to experiment with taste and cuisine, I’ve let my creativity wander towards some pretty interesting flavor combinations. One...

Throughout most of my life, I lead with my nose. I’m taken away by aromas that I find fanciful, or bring me back to another place in...