Sweet and sour chicken is an old style American takeout Chinese dish that is not difficult to make at home. I wanted to update my old recipe to make it healthier. The biggest change is taking out the fried crispy coating on the chicken. I went for crunch by using ground toasted almonds and baking…
Atlantic Beach and Morehead City: Crystal Coast NC
Atlantic Beach and Morehead City, along with Beaufort are three lovely towns on the beautiful Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Beaufort, founded in 1709, is a sailing harbor town with a great view of the Rachel Carson Coastal Reserve. Morehead City, founded in 1860, is home to a large ship port and a fun fishing…
Lisa’s Home Bijou: San Francisco
Film Festival: The City by the Bay THE GREAT 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire is one of the defining events in 20th century American history. The 1936 film San Francisco connects faces with some of the stories of the earthquake, from the wealthy owners of mansions up on the hills, to the politicians who…
Coq au vin classic French chicken wine stew
Coq au vin is chicken with wine. This dish gets its rich flavors from wine, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, and bacon. Coq au vin is comfort food but also has that gourmet flair. Today we can use fresh boneless chicken, so I’ve modernized the recipe with less cooking time. You will need a pasta pot, pans…
Summer Spa Giveaway 06.08.18 – 07.06.18
Are you taking some self-care time to get ready for the busy season ahead? A little spa time at home might be just the boost you need as part of making a joyful life. These end-of-spring days get me thinking about spending time in the garden and enjoying the beach. I think a session with…