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Raspberry Season Winds Down
The raspberries have been bountiful this summer! One of my favorite recipes for fresh raspberries from the garden is a salsa recipe that has a little kick to it without overwhelming the savory raspberry flavors. RASPBERRY CILANTRO SALSA INGREDIENTS 3 packages (6 ounces each) Driscoll’s Raspberries (about 2 1/4 cups fresh raspberries) 1/2 cups finely…
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Glensheen Festival of Fine Art and Craft ~ Duluth, Minnesota
Clear blue, sunny skies, with temperatures in the mid-70’s, and a light breeze off Lake Superior in the northern Minnesota city of Duluth — the artists at the Glensheen Festival of Fine Art and Craft could not have asked for a better day to kick off the 18th annual weekend event. The festival takes place on…
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Welcome to my blog!
Life is a wonderful journey. As we reflect, our favorite memories confirm that the best things in life truly are not things, but rather experiences: travel near and far, the simplicity of nature found in the garden and great outdoors, and good food with family and friends. Sit back and enjoy — you can always clean tomorrow! Ciao ~ Kat…
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The Pecorino of Pienza
The charming town of Pienza in the Val D’Orcia region of Tuscany, is known for its pecorino cheese made from sheep’s milk. Pairing a slice of pecorino with a dollop of honey makes a perfect appetizer companion for a nice glass of Italian red wine! This pairing is what distracted us from exploring the town…
