Ingredients Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brown butter in a skillet and cook the mushrooms, onions and garlic until tender. Add the wine and let it simmer. Cube the bread without slicing all the way through the bottom. Tuck the Swiss cheese into the gaps. Spoon the mushroom mixture into the bread slices. Bake […]
Hurricane a Glow
Today, you can get lamp oil and use the lamps. Some say you can even use olive oil which I have not tried. The chimney does get smokey but make sure you use your glass top so you don’t burn your house down! Some of the hurricane lamps take a simple candle. Keep it away […]
Glass Door Project
Finally, my desk project, which I started in July, is now finished. It seems something always came up where I didn’t want to spend the money on the glass top for the desk that Bruce made for me from a wild idea I had this summer. Luckily, he just ordered it for my birthday. And […]
The Timeless Charm of Mason Jars
From Preservation to Pantry Organization Mason jars have been a household staple since John Landis Mason first invented them in 1858 for preserving food. These jars were a vital tool in food storage, but today, they’ve evolved into versatile collectibles used in endless creative ways. Growing up, Ball jars were everywhere in our home. My […]
A Nostalgic Brew
The Charm of Antique Coffee Grinders There’s something undeniably captivating about antique coffee grinders. Their rich wood tones, intricate metal designs, and charming hand cranks bring back memories of simpler times. While I’m certainly not giving up my Cuisinart Grind and Brew for daily use, I have a soft spot for these vintage beauties—they’re just […]