Historic homes, vintage objects, food and travel
Shortly after Pat and I married, we purchased our first home. Once we settled in, we began to travel and developed our dream of owning a vacation home. We knew we wanted a waterfront home and since we live nowhere close to an ocean, we focused …
Over the weekend, we enjoyed another fantastic barbecue. We had family over, so we grilled lots of food including a double-smoked ham with apricot glaze from Ray ‘Dr. BBQ’ Lampe’s Slow Fire Barbecue guide. That is not a mirror image below; we threw two …
Outdoor patio paradise! Isn’t it magical?!?! There was a lot going on with this project, so I will tell the story and share the photos in a series of posts. The project began mid-summer and the fireplace and exterior garage renovation were completed the day …
Frustrated trying to grow vegetables and flowers from seed. Do they dry out or get moldy? Try this cost-effective, fool-proof method: Winter Sowing. When we first started ‘farming’ at a community garden, we purchased our plants at home centers and nurseries once the garden was ready …
I love to travel. Unfortunately, vacation time goes by way too fast. I have discovered that an easy way to extend the vacation experience is to spend some time doing a bit of research to organize the trip. Virtual vacationing. Sometimes I relax by planning …
I have ‘known’ Kobenstyle Enamel casserole cookware my entire life. My mom received a set as a shower gift when she married 50-years ago. Growing up, this cookware meant special events and celebration food. My mom stored her most beloved Christmas cookies in her Kobenstyle. This …
Follow my blog with Bloglovin So happy you found my blog. I’m Laura Rice and I am addicted to home renovation……the classic Cinderella story. It is the process of the transformation that I found so appealing and the finished project so rewarding. I have been …
I really love the challenge of working as a research scientist. I invent chemical treatment programs and monitoring tools to control microbial growth (slime and odor) in paper mills around the world. After working for over 20-years in this field, I am still blown away by …
I love to shop at Costco. The large packaging sizes can be a problem…..or they can be a benefit. We like to purchase the tuna steaks. They are typically offered in a package of two large steaks. Great price, great quality and they make …
I hope everyone’s New Year is off to a great start. I know many of you may have healthy eating resolutions. I do too, but I start Monday. For now, let’s talk food! Over the holidays, I hosted a Christmas dinner for my family. …