Recipe adapted from one listed on www.kuvo.org as an October Wine & Food Pairing a couple of years ago. Serves 8 – 10 1 Tbsp. butter 2-3 pounds butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1-inch chunks 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger (1-inch piece, peeled) 2 [...]
Yesterday was my day off. Today I spent the day working on paperwork! Orders, orders, orders! This isn’t my favorite thing to do, so I try to do it only one day a week. I catch up on the special orders, did you know that we can special order something in for you that we [...]
Ok, I’ve been told by my friend Sandy that I need to kick my blogging up a notch. So after searching Borders Bookstore, purchasing books on the subject, I now have my homework set for me! She is an expert blogger and I will be changing mine up a bit with her advice and anything [...]
Next week we have our second week of culinary camp here at the shop. Most of you might not know this about me, but I love teaching kids! I know! Jet – she’s like a kid herself! LOL I was the Home Room Mom, Girl Scout/Campfire Girl Leader, Awana Leader, etc. if there was a [...]
Ok, I have the day off today! Aleasa, my granddaughter is coming over to hang out while her mom heads to the dentist this morning. So that takes care of the morning, but what about my afternoon? Clean the house? Work in my garden? Go out to lunch with a friend? Shop? Nap? There are [...]
Well, now that the dust is settling and the keys for the old place have been turned in, it is now time to start thinking about my new neighbors. The Living Stone, owned by Sherri Shackles has been one of my favorite places to shop since I discovered Downtown Lee’s Summit. Over the years, Sherri [...]
WOW! What’s in a move? Let me tell you…sweat, aching muscles, organization and cleansing. The weather has been nice in the fact that it hasn’t really rained during our move, but the heat? Oh my goodness! The heat has been unbearable at times! Aching muscles? I hurt in places I didn’t even know could hurt! Moving [...]
Ok, out of town for the weekend at a wonderful B & B in Monument, Colorado when I get THE phone call. “Hey Jet, the computer won’t work.” Oh my freakin goodness sakes!!! There is nothing you can do from the distance! So, I just say do it all manually. Now back home and in [...]
Today I was off work so we could attend a wedding. My daughters good friend Beth and Micah got married in a simple, but wonderful ceremony. Ahhh….young love! It made me start thinking about all the wonderful things in the shop that a newly married couple needs. Do you know we have a wedding registry? We offer [...]
Just in time for Mother’s Day! Order mom a wonderful necklace or bracelet from Stella & Dot! My friend Samantha will be at the shop from 11 – 2 on Saturday, May 8 to share with you her beautiful new line, Stella & Dot. It is fun, whimsical and timeless! For every purchase of Stella [...]
