Firsts to Me

Retro inspired kitchen clock.

My very own ironing board. How I love to iron!

Sweet Potatoes, the Only Way

The rich and nutty flavors are not laden with gooey marshmallow and brown sugar in this simple recipe (though nice occasionally at Thanksgiving). Here's to a beautiful fall and healthy cooking!

Skillet Fried Sweet Potatoes

(a cast iron skillet is best)

- Slice sweet potatoes in desired chunks

- Drizzle olive oil and toss until well covered.

- Sprinkle cinnamon and seasoned salt.

- Toss several more times. The potatoes may need more olive oil.

- Cover the skillet with foil. Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.

- Remove from the oven and remove foil.

- Toss several more times and place back in the oven.

- Bake for 15 to 20 more minutes or until the potatoes are soft when forking.

Happy Canisters

After years of searching high and low for perfect canisters, I discovered these. It seems we limit ourselves and the creativeness in the kitchen when we box our kitchen in by labeling with unimaginative labels such as "Sugar" and the like. What are your thoughts?

Garnier Thiebaut Linens

Where have I been? These are truly the most beautiful linens. The colors are vibrant. The designs are diverse. The method of linen weaving is state of the art. I researched the company to discover they are made in France. Can you imagine how great it would be to take a field trip to the factory?

Catching My Eye

Etsy's selection of silk screen towels and hand built pottery dishes are catching my eye. They, to me fall in a category with etchings, calligraphy and watercolor. The medium is simple. The venue is limitless.

And if you haven't heard of Celadon green, Dictionary.com describes it as "any of several Chinese porcelains having a translucent, palegreen glaze". What a soothing green! Just can't get enough.