Continuing to share my world…

Dear readers, It is such a gift and a privilege to share recipes, thoughts, and everyday experiences with you. Not only has it been wonderful to share some of my original recipes with you all, but blogging has also given me occasion to write those recipes down and translate them into measurements so that a) …

Taking time to dream and to imagine…

So often when I have some time off I begin to think about what I need to do or should do. Funny thing, sometimes even the things I do for enjoyment can begin to feel like a chore, or something that I must check off the list. Today I decided to take some quiet time …

Creamy leek and potato chowder

1 1/2 lb potatoes1 1/2 large leeks4 Tbsp butter1 onion1 clove garlic3 1/2 -4 cups chicken broth2 3/4 cup whole milksalt and black pepper, to taste1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp flour* Dice the onion, slice the leeks into half rounds, and dice the garlic clove. Sautee the vegetables in the butter for a minute or …

Success that matters: how to be your child’s sure foundation

Is there anyone else out there who feels like being a parent can be a thankless job? So much value is put on achieving, on being seen as successful, on advancing in one’s career, and on making money. Never mind  the problem of maternity and paternity leave! Compared to our European neighbors, the U.S. does …