DOESN’T THIS LOOK REFRESHING?  No matter what your gathering, Saturday Salon, family picnic, or just a lazy Saturday at home, throw some cucumber, strawberries, or citrus slices into some cool, clear water and serve.  My favorite combo is lime, mint and cucumber. You and your guests will love it.  And it will clear out the pipes  We all need a little...

MY EBook publisher just informed me my order page has been down, so my apologies to any customers who have been inconvenienced, particularly international Saturday Saloners who choose eBooks for convenience, due to shipping costs. They have corrected the problem and the page is now up and running. In the way of compensation, I am adding eBooks to my Spring Fever Book...

NO REASON TO SLOG THROUGH SYRUPY, HIGH-CALORIE, BORING drinks when you can easily create new, refreshing favorites to serve at your next summer BBQ or Saturday Salon.  With a little imagination, you can lighten your favorites, or create something new to share with guests.  With or without alcohol, it’s all about the flavor! Key ingredients with which to play:...

IN HONOR OF MY SON’S RECENT HOMECOMING VISIT FROM SOUTH AFRICA, and in celebration of Spring and many summer BBQs to come, here’s a recipe, courtesy of food.com for some Capetown, South Africa lamb BBQ. Ingredients 1 (6 -8 lb) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed of any papery skin 6 garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers 6 slices fresh ginger, thin slices, cut...

NEW TO MOST OF US, BUT CENTURIES-OLD MOROCCAN, CHICKEN TAGINE, is a delicious addition to your Saturday Salon potluck repertoire, or something fresh for a healthy family meal.  Use last week’s preserved lemon recipe, or pick up a bottle of preserved lemons at your local middle eastern market if you have one near you.  You can also buy them online. CHICKEN...

A GREAT SITE TO DAYDREAM ON, OR START PLANNING YOUR NEW HOME, HOUZZ helps you think outside the box, and you can build your own library of ideas. Check out this unusual Portlandia property, otherwise known as the “Eyebrow House”!   Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it...