Recipe Box, Merry Merry Chowder!

My children have different childhood memories than I do, for instance they insist that I made them eat fish sticks for dinner all the time, {once} That’s funny because they also insist that they had chicken every night for dinner, {more true since that’s the only thing they would eat}. Now that they are married … Continue reading

Creations, Christmas in my Studio and the “Accidental” Tree

Come on into my studio and Welcome to JMdesigns! This is where I paint, paint, paint… I try to keep seasonal decor in here too, like this pumpkins and gourd arrangement in November and now my elf with a paint brush in December… Now, don’t be fooled by the neatness you see here It usually … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Holiday Veggie Tart

Here is a festive dish that not only looks and tastes amazing, it is quick to assemble and a nice diversion from heavy holiday foods. I try to keep puff pastry in the freezer, it makes throwing together something like this so simple, yet the result is elegant! I used a zucchini, a yellow squash, … Continue reading

Take out Tuesday, Mexican Lasagna

This is a great dish for this time of year, it’s really easy, quick to put together, can be done ahead of time and to this transplanted California girl, it’s the definition of Comfort Food!  We don’t need any extra challenges during the holidays, plus it’s LOADED with veggies. You might even have all the … Continue reading

Home Decor, Funky Front Door

I had some fun with mesh ribbon this year, I know it’s being used all over the place, but I’ve just never tried it…a little behind in the trend I realize, but now I see why this stuff is so popular! It is so much fun to use and so EASY!  I just tucked a … Continue reading

Home Decor, Sugar Plums, Sweet Shoppe & a “ChristKiss” Tree!

This just all sort of happened, not sure how or why, but all of a sudden my kitchen is full of sugar plums, sweet treats and a “ChistKiss” tree! I have a baker’s rack tucked in the corner of the kitchen near the dining room whereI usually keep seasonal serving pieces and decor.  As I … Continue reading