I’m always on a lookout for kid-friendly recipes for Alex and when I saw this one in the latest Taste of Home magazine (October & November 2009 issue), I just knew Alex would have lots of fun making it. The recipe – Kelsey’s Favorite Cranberry Bread may be short and simple but contains enough action […]
Author: Chris
Gorge Metro Park
Another absolutely fabulous Saturday! Two beautiful Saturdays in a row with clear, blue skies and warm weather in November? in Northeast Ohio? Yikes! even the bulbs are coming out…they think it’s Spring. :) I can’t believe it – somebody, pinch me please…NOT! We must have hit a weather jackpot – I just hope we won’t […]
Brecksville Reservation
Today’s weather was absolutely gorgeous! Sunny, blue skies with a high of 65 (F) – I live for days like this. Needless to say, we took full advantage of the beautiful day and spent it outside exploring Mother Nature. :) We set out to new territory today – we went hiking in Brecksville Reservation, a […]
Cheeky Chipmunk
I took these pictures in spring from inside the house (through the front window), which is why they are not very clear – I didn’t want to scare off the chipmunk by going outside. :) Actually, I didn’t have any intention of taking pictures of the chipmunk when I first saw it but it hung […]
Chagrin Falls
These pictures were taken sometime late May this year when my in-laws came for a visit. We went to Chagrin Falls – I think there was an event going on that day but I don’t remember what. This is what happens when I don’t get around to posting the pictures soon after…oh well, better late […]
Detour to Niagara Falls
A few pictures from our detour to Niagara Falls (on our way home from Toronto) back in Spring:
Green Tea Shortbread Leaves
I had wanted to try this recipe forever since I first saw it in Martha’s Favorite Cookies DVD, but had put it on the back burner with a gazillion other recipes because apparently a day has only 24 hours and not more. Why, oh why??? :) Besides, I couldn’t find green tea powder (matcha) for […]
Matcha White Chocolate Ice Cream
Of course, one can’t have sushi without having green tea ice cream for dessert. :) Instead of turning to the one recipe that I know and love, I decided to try a new recipe that I saw from Steamy Kitchen blog as well which pairs white chocolate and green tea. This combination excited and intrigued […]
Sweet Red Bean Soup
Sweet red bean (or green bean or barley) soup is a common dessert in my family when I was growing up. Very rarely, we make cookies, cakes or some other pastries for an everyday dessert – those are generally reserved for some special occasion like Chinese New Year and Christmas or as a special treat. […]