Month: April 2013

Favorites April 2013

Favorites April 2013

  I needed to stop and stretch my legs on a recent road trip, and stumbled upon this Miniature Museum near the Amana Colonies in Iowa.   There were more than a few moments of Twilight Zone flashbacks…   . Mini-Americana and the dream of Henry 

Hmong Market Soup

Hmong Market Soup

  I know I keep saying this…but this soup really truly was one of the favorites at the Deli.  The silky broth texture was such a treat.   My friend Kristen shared many a great recipe with the Deli and Hmong Market Soup was no 

Asparagus with Ginger and Cumin

Asparagus with Ginger and Cumin

  I remember years ago on spring mornings my mother and some configuration of us daughters would take walks along the gravel road, making our way to the hallowed spots where asparagus grew wild along the field fencelines.  In late summer the asparagus would of 

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet Potato Pancakes

  In 2009 my friend Liz gave me the book The Artist’s Way.  It was the perfect moment in my life for such an undertaking and I dove into it headfirst, letting it do its magic on me. .   The Artist’s Way is a 

Parsley—The Helper

Parsley—The Helper

. Let’s start with a few images from a weekend in a cabin with my sisters…as you can see it was full of hardship and suffering!  My favorite is the top photo taken by my sister. .   Girls with blow torches! .   This