Sweet Lady
Tara Pate, the founder of Daysie Syrups, doesn’t sit around waiting for someone else to make her dreams happen, and that is most clear in her newest business pursuit. Daysie Syrups was founded by dreams and fueled by coffee, with a founder who had two main goals in mind. One was to create a syrup […]
Roasted Gremolata Potatoes
Roasted Gremolata Potatoes Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs fingerling potatoes cut in half 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp plus 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp pepper 3/4 cup parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp lemon zest Juice from 1/2 lemon 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes […]
Placed Remembered: The Canvases of Impressionist West Fraser
The canvases of impressionist West Fraser are a tribute to the places he remembers and those we should never forget. Though it might require one to be “of a certain age” to recall the melody, one need not be able to carry a tune to recognize the sentiment in the words of In My Life, […]
Out of the Norm
Normal” must be one of the most underrated words in the English language. The term is defined as regular, mundane, or dull, yet we use it to answer casual questions like “How was work?” or “How was your check-up?” Then we move on. But what happens when our auto-reply no longer fits? When the job […]
Puppy Love
I had forgotten how hard it is to get any work done with a new little one in the house. When we first brought our new addition home, I learned I had to schedule my showers around her nap time, something I hadn’t done in nearly seventeen years. I had to play with her constantly […]
Field of Dreams
Cathy and Craig Green have created an oasis for makers, growers, friends, and families. We have all encountered a resonating place, the one that lingers after leaving. The characters and setting speak to us with nostalgia or originality. Maybe both. This voice, this unique identity, is hard to define. Words do not suffice. Attempting to […]
Organizing A Dream
If you were told that it’s time to follow your dreams, where would you start? Nikki Boyd’s dream began with a lamp made from teacups. A lifelong creative, Nikki caught inspiration one day to make the unique lighting element, and filmed herself doing the craft project at home while she did a DIY tutorial. At […]
Rustic Tomato Zucchini Tart
A beautiful and hearty layered tart easy enough for a weekday meal and pretty enough for company. Ingredients For Crust: 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup whole grain cornmeal 2 tbsp granulated white sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup cold salted butter, cut in pieces 1/3 cup + 1-2 tbsp buttermilk For Filling: […]
Roasted Cinnamon Ginger Maple Pears
A simple yet elegant nod to one of fall’s favorite fruits. Ingredients2 pears, halved and cored2 tablespoons maple syrup1/2 tablespoon butter, meltedpinch of ground cinnamonpinch of ground gingervanilla yogurtwalnuts, as garnish PreparationPreheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8″ x 8″ pan with parchment paper. Place pears onto the pan and drizzle over maple […]
Listening for the Melody
Like a composer turning a melody into a great symphony, professional designer and artist Michelle Woolley Sauter creates timeless, balanced, and thoughtful harmony. The rhythmic clatter of the train’s twice-a-day runs and the peal of church bells has become the soundtrack of designer and artist Michelle Woolley Sauter’s life. In the historic Coburn Hutchinson House […]