This is the most painful post I have ever written. My mom died a week ago and life will never be the same.

Gwen Minnier of Arizona
Gwen Minnier of Arizona sent a lovely box of cookbooks, including this fabulous Wine Lover’s Cookbook with a recipe perfect for grilling on Labor Day weekend!

Weekend Fun with My Firstborn
Cooking, baking, laughing, reading cookbooks, chatting, and watching Hallmark movies is my kind of fun with my girls. This weekend it was with my firstborn, Kristina.

Born to be Wild- Blueberries that is!
Wild blueberries are not only an adventure to find while hiking in the woods, they are also incredibly flavorful.

Happy 97th Birthday, Mom!
My mom is 97 years old today! Everyone wish her a Happy Birthday!

Elaine Wallace, The Cookbook Lady of Kansas
In this U-Haul are 42 boxes filled with 850 cookbooks. The remarkable Elaine Wallace from Wichita, Kansas gave up her precious collection to help rebuild The Culinary Cellar.

Coming to America
A few years ago we descended upon our relatives in Finland, and now it was time for them to travel to America, some for the first time.

What A Summer So Far!
It’s been a crazy summer here so far! I have so much to tell you. I didn’t mean to ignore my blog, but it’s been busy around here. But I’m back now, so watch for new and exciting blogs!






