A New Year

I am not a big believer in New Year’s resolutions, at least not the get-down-on-yourself variety that suggest there are numerous issues that need fixing. For me, a new year calls for positivity...

Spiced Chai Apple-Pear Jam

Picked right from their trees, I had a bucket load of the cutest little pears and apples in my kitchen, patiently waiting for me to cook something tasty and creative. With our cozy abode to myself, I ...

Our Year in Hailey.

The Wood River Valley is home to some of the quaintest, coziest towns in Idaho. The people are animated, outdoorsy and friendly. Music, beer, bike, ski, wagon and sheep festivals are always coming and...

Wagon Tipper Ale

Every carboy or bottle of homebrew has a story. It’s written by the passionate, dedicated individuals of the craft. Those individuals are in tune with the delicate intricacies of the brewing pro...

BBQ Bliss

I really can’t say enough about spring in Hailey. It’s a fairyland. Colorful tulips line the sidewalks and fragile wildflowers pop up in the sneakiest of spots. Light lingers long into the...

Go Big or Go Home

We’ve been here and there. Roamers and loungers. A nice mix for us. A little bit of home and a little bit of away for the day. Then usually home by dinner. The days are getting longer, brighter, and...

Is it too soon?

Lately, we’ve had the urge to be more domestic. We are finally in a cozy spot to invest a bit more time and energy into the things we really love, like brewing, canning, cheese making, hunting a...

‘The Joy of Cooking’

With transitioning to my new job, Spanish class, and playing outdoors, I haven’t had much time to catch up or write about the simple joys of cooking. And lately, we’ve cooked so many tasty...

Tasty Bites

I haven’t been diligent enough about taking photos and logging recipes. I truly hope to get better at it. I have, however, managed to snap just a few photos of our meals as of late. The followin...