harvest has begun!

harvest has begun!

.   this, my friends, is my oh-so-sleepy-yet-so-excited-i-could-almost-burst face [complete with bed head!]. it was taken in the 7oclock hour with the sun coming up over the mountains and working it’s way down to shine on the sea in the estuary. it was a perfect...

friday, at last!

While this week flew by and I can’t believe the weekend is already here, I also can’t say I’m bummed about that. I was suuuper busy this week (which was fun!!) but holy buckets – I’m pooped!! Just in time for a weekend of R&R… well, not so much. Lots-o-fun to be...

minneapolis photographer :: my first bridal shower!

I did it! My fears aside, I’d have to say I threw one GREAT bridal shower. The guest turnout had much to be desired but what’s most important is the bride-to-be has fun, right?? And I think she did …. I mean really, there was wine. Who wouldn’t have fun?? … and there...

foodcapades

With the end of the year always being a marathon eating contest, I have come to several conclusions. First, I am seriously thinking about joining the Y this year. And second, there are countless photo ops! For a while now I have thought food photography and/or food...

pie day sunday

I think I’ve said it before, but I really enjoy baking tasty treats because who doesn’t like something warm and delicious right out of the oven. I should really bake in tiny batches just so I can eat everything as soon as it out that golden warming box. Meh – instead...

taste of the Minnesota – in April

Last weekend was great. I had a to-do list with more items on it than Minnesota has lakes — yep, that’s 10,000 and counting — and I got the majority of it done! Wanna see? I kicked the weekend off by heading over to my dad’s to get started on bottling our new brew. To...