Yesterday we finally ventured on the back logging roads of Spirit Lake in hopes of reaching Mt. Spokane. Although there was no final reaching point to the ski resort, we did come close. The best part was the scenery as seen below:
The Kremb de la Kremb Cabin
Recipe: Gigi’s Chocolate Cherries
We had some cherries, so Gigi and I wanted to make a dessert. After looking in a couple of cookbooks, Gigi finally convinced me: we didn’t need a recipe! We could make our own! Here’s what Gigi did….. First, Gifi pitted some cherries. She decided on 5 per person, do she pitted 35 for 7Continue reading Recipe: Gigi’s Chocolate Cherries
Mom’s Spaghetti Sauce
First, dice an onion and sauté in some olive oil. Next, add garlic and sauté a bit. Then add Italian hot sausage, about two pounds if you have a crowd. As that us cooking, dice some fire roasted red peppers–about half the jar. Then add those to the meat and onion. Also add a 2Continue reading Mom’s Spaghetti Sauce
Cuz Time
Summer Flips
Recipe: Best Cookies Ever
My mother in-law always has these cookies ready for us when we come home. She makes the batch ahead of time and then freezes the dough. When company arrives, she just takes out the dough, thaws it out, and presto–fresh cookies are baked upon our arrival. I’m getting smarter out at the lake. This isContinue reading Recipe: Best Cookies Ever
Nie Nie at the Great Wall, Round 2
We took Nie Nie to the Wall right away this visit, and since we’ve found the Reflections house, we stayed overnight. On Sunday we walked up there–not realizing how tough it would be. Joanie is a true trooper! Your browser does not support the video tag
Fragrant Hills Park
We went urban trekking through Fragrant Hills Park this Saturday. The day was gloriously blue, the air was fresh, and the flowers in bloom. It was fun to hike and picnic around this pretty park.
Great Wall Reflections
We had a wonderful weekend up at the Great Wall for May Day. Our good friends Phil, Jane, and Leo were able to join us. Debbie was across the street staying with a bunch of her friends too. We stayed in a superb house called Great Wall Reflections. It’s such an excellent find–we will definitelyContinue reading Great Wall Reflections
Lakeside Great Wall Hike
We had a beautiful, totally windy weather filled day today in Beijing. We took advantage of our Sunday and ventured out to try a hike. Granted, the directions from the hiking book did not make sense, but with teamwork, an iPhone, a lot of patience, and a few turn arounds and stops, we found it!Continue reading Lakeside Great Wall Hike
First Night Vaca
I’d say we all look pretty content on our first night of vacation! We start our winter break with a week at Mui Ne, Vietnam. Kevin will relearn windsurfing, the kids will play on the beach, and Ann will work on a tan while catching up on some reading.