

Two hundred and thirty two in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.


Two hundred and thirty two in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.


Cannellini bean salad is a terrific side dish for a summer cook-out. It’s easy to make, healthy, and is dressed with a simple olive oil and lemon vinaigrette. Although the recipe calls for cherry tomatoes, I had some gorgeous Jersey tomatoes that I used instead. There’s plenty of room to improvise here, I was thinking a little sliced avocado would be a good addition as well! Continue reading
As I have written before, I’ve been dedicating the first hour of my day to writing a work of fiction, Teenage Beast, since June 7 of this year. I had grown tired of social media and rage-bait articles, so I decided to do something constructive with my mornings instead.
To my surprise, I’m enjoying the process. I thought it would feel like homework, but instead I look forward to spending time with my cast of characters every morning. Continue reading


I finally found peaches over the weekend that were perfectly ripe! I’ve been wanting to make this cake for a while – and it’s delicious. A moist cake made with sour cream, slices of peaches, and fresh blueberries – so good Joe had two slices! Continue reading
I’m about 70 pages into the first draft of my Teenage Beast story. I envision it as a comic, but I am writing it out as a full prose story because that is simply the way it wants to come out. Continue reading


This is a terrific snacking cake, a simple, moist cake, studded with mini chocolate chips, and a light glaze on top. Great with your morning coffee or a lunchbox snack. Continue reading