A Personalized Book Embosser is a Special Gift for Someone Who Loves to Read

A Personalized Book Embosser is a Special Gift for Someone Who Loves to Read. A personalized book embosser is a lovely gift for anyone who loves to read, especially for those who love their hard-copy books. With the digital age, books to hold and made of paper are becoming less and less. Why not keep and protect these books and make a personal library by embossing each book with a seal stating “From the Library of….” It adds a...

It is Brussels Sprouts on the Stalk Season!

It is Brussels Sprouts on the Stalk Season! I love Brussels sprouts. Once a year I walk into my local grocery store and there they are, Brussels sprouts on stalks. They look so cool. Don’t they! This happened to my delight 3 days ago, and last night I made a hearty dish perfect for colder months. I was thinking this Brussels sprouts side dish would compliment almost any special autumn or winter meal too, like Thanksgiving, Christmas,...

Ancient Grains for Modern Meals

Ancient Grains for Modern Meals   Ancient Grains for Modern Meals by Maria Speck “Mediterranean Whole Grain Recipes for Barley, Farro, Kamut, Polenta, Wheat Berries and More” Ancient Grains for Modern Meals by Maria Speck is one of my favorite cookbooks. I purchased my copy nearly 4 years ago. I was so excited to get my copy. The reviews were fantastic and Maria had won so many awards for her best-of-the-best cookbooks. It was a...

Happy Birthday Elvis! – A Precious Tribute to Elvis

 Happy Birthday Elvis! –A Precious Tribute to Elvis Ella Mae Sings “American Trilogy” We celebrate Elvis Presley’s birthday today.  Born on the 8th of January in 1935, “The King of Rock and Roll’ lives on 80 years later. I can’t think of a better gift for Elvis and his fans than to share little Miss Ella singing “An American Trilogy.”  She’ll brighten your day, and no doubt, Elvis’ spirit must be looking upon her fondly.   Ella...