Those dreams of Chesnut Praline lattes are here!  Yum!!  I actually sat in a long line on the first day they were offered.  The weather has officially changed and layers of clothing, fuzzy socks, blankets and the fireplace lit is becoming the new rhythm. The waves of grief still wash ashore unexpec…

November is my favorite month of the year.  The leaves have changed color and start falling to the ground, the evenings turn cold, chesnut praline lattes are back on the menu, and time on the clock falls back into place.  Colors of gratitude fill the air. The days move on and they become steps on t…

Sometimes the smallest things...  take up the most room in your heart. When the rhythm brings a pause to remember the grief of years ago and yet so raw from the recent losses.  The grief that is always with you, but you've let time distance some of the pain.  The loss is gifted with empathy for…

Tortellini & Sausage Soup A dear friend, introduced us to this yummy soup.  We've adapted it a bit to make it a large batch .  This has become a family favorite!   {Print Recipe} ITALIAN TORTELLINI & SAUSAGE SOUP (Freezer Meals) Yields 4 batches (serves 6 /each batch) Ingredients: 2 lb…