by Eva Marie | Jan 10, 2016 |
In the woods where we were walking, with China leading the way, all noise of the city below was frozen out by the muffling effect of the snowflakes and fog that was falling gently around us and it hushed the outside world. This is home. It hasn’t always been and may...
by Eva Marie | Dec 24, 2015 |
It’s hard to believe another year has gone by. It was a good one, for sure. Ric and I are feeling so blessed for our wonderful children, family, and friends, and the joyous experiences and adventures that 2015 brought us. This year has also brought me many new...
by Eva Marie | Dec 10, 2015 |
This is a lovely and rich flourless chocolate cake that is a moist and dense dessert that can be dressed a number of ways depending on the occasion and personal preferences. It can be flavored with cinnamon, as I did here, or coffee to give it a mocha flavor, topped...
by Eva Marie | Nov 19, 2015 |
We could hear the wind before it arrived and see the fog, in the form of a low, snow filled cloud, moving across the foothills, making its way to our house in a matter of minutes. This is the fun part of living up in the mountains.Once the temperatures drop and there...
by Eva Marie | Nov 18, 2015 |
“…and now the world changes”. They were words that hung in the air, heavy and solemn. My friend let me know that his wife was fine and not in Paris where they have a second home. During dinner with a couple the evening before, I joyfully blurted out “Christmas and New...