Our 11 and 3/4-year-old Norwegian Elkhound, Windy. In recovery after her surgery for bone cancer. It’s nearly 3 weeks now since, and she’s doing so well, but she makes me cook for her. It’s the least we can do for a dog that gives so much love.

Winter Veggies

This is one of my husband, David’s “Garden Series,” pastels. Last summer we grew all these gorgeous but small cabbages. I started them indoors and transplanted them into the garden, close together so they wouldn’t get too big. Large cabbages...

I’ve been baking up a storm

I’ve been baking up a storm since the first of the year, hard at work on a pie story for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The story is coming out this Thursday. I’ve always loved pies more than cupcakes so when they were announced on all the Hot Trends lists,...

Happy New Year!

My latest story, published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Take a peek to learn all about New Year’s Day traditions, from Hoppin’ John and Good Luck Pretzels, to why you can’t eat lobster. Happy and Healthy! Please go to this link:...