Hello, friend! I’m Julie. Join me on my adventure as I move from Los Angeles, the “City of Angels” population 3.8 million, to Skiatook, the “Gateway to Osage County” population 7,397. There are sure to be many exciting and humorous moments of trying new things, beautiful settings and delicious recipes.
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To Lavender, with Love
Welcome to the world of lavender beverages! I’m about to introduce you to a beautiful recipe. It’s really just a basic latte, but my purpose of this entire blog post is to introduce you to a new and unexpected flavor in your coffee or tea. Lavender! I cheated a little on this picture. See the …
Winter Weekend
Oklahoma weather is crazy. It totally fluctuates. Two days ago, it was sixty-six degrees and I went for a nice morning lake walk. It was breezy, yet very mild, and I actually thought about how fun it will be to get in that lake again! Meanwhile, mist hung over Skiatook Lake to the west and …
Autumn Sangria
The leaves in Oklahoma are brilliant hues of mustard, caramel, tangerine, and lime. It’s time for fires in the fireplace and scarves around our necks. As the landscape and temperature change, so does my palate. Isn’t it funny how the changing of the season imparts an inherent desire for certain flavors? For me, fall conjures …