Category Archives: Easter

easter on the island 2016

4 years ago we unknowingly started a tradition of spending Easter on Kelleys Island. Unfortunately our streak was broken in 2015 by a bitter cold winter and a waffling ferry schedule. With Bingham having not yet experienced an egg hunt … Continue reading

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lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes

All my life I have used ricotta cheese for lasagna and stuffed shells. And all my life I have thrown out extra ricotta that went bad because quite frankly I did not know how else to use it. Shame on … Continue reading

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mimosa sangria

If there is such a thing as “having too much of a good thing” it does not apply to this cocktail. Mimosas are why brunch exists. Sangria is why long afternoons exist. Together they are a dream come true. The … Continue reading

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easy ways to tulip

Tulips are undoubtedly my favorite flower on the planet. As a child they were the signal that my birthday was approaching. Later in life they simply meant a new season was on it’s way…and I love that change. But the … Continue reading

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Clothespin Cookies

Easter, Christmas, weddings, birthdays, or any day that ends in Y. These little delightful cookies are mother daughter tradition of love for all things celebration related in our house. In fact, I had to get permission to share the recipe, … Continue reading

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