by Pipka | Jul 12, 2022 | Journal
Isn’t it amazing that you can hold an inanimate object made of papers that have black markings on them, papers earmarked, words underlined, scribbled notes in the margins, and this object, this book, becomes your best friend? You panic if you can’t find it among the...
by Pipka | Jun 11, 2022 | Journal
Hello Summer! Sunshine, rain, herbs, flowers, birds chirping, bunnies nibbling on my plants…HELLO, SUMMER! Not that the winter was so terrible. It’s wasn’t particularly cold. We didn’t have snowfalls like we used to. But it seemed so LONG. I think I’m still coming out...
by Pipka | Jun 11, 2022 | bake
Are you getting sick of being inside? Ready for summer? It’s barely Spring, but I’m already making my Summer Cherry Tomato Tart. I can’t resist this tasty tart with it’s buttery crust, cherry tomatoes and goat cheese topping. I tell myself it must be healthy because...
by Pipka | Mar 28, 2022 | bake
Hello Everyone! Spring is on its way after a mild but blustery winter. The birds are chirping, the sky is blue and I’m in the mood to bake something light and delicious for a sunny day lunch. Since I love pie, Quiche Lorraine seems like the perfect choice. I...
by Pipka | Feb 27, 2022 | Journal
TIPPNG POINT What is happening? I feel like our country is bruised, as though it’s been in a car wreck without wearing a seat belt. Not the politicians. They come out of a car wreck just fine; they still have health care, benefits, lifetime opportunies to make money...