Two women on holiday from London try their hand at...

I am happy to start sharing my nail art with you! Eventually, I hope to do a few tutorials on my designs. In the mean time, check out some of my favorite past nail designs. Please feel free to comment with any suggestions for designs you would like to see, or any questions about the products and tools I use. I am an amateur, so I just do this for fun. Thanks for checking me out!

If you catch the fish, remove the head and tail for me and filet it, I will gladly cook it for you! There is nothing better than fresh ca...

Get chef Melanie Dunkelman's one-bite recipes for the perfect cocktail party, and get her tips for holiday entertaining.

I am a pea lover (sounds strange). I make a version of these mushy peas every spring when fresh peas are available. I love it on toast w...

Two love stories intertwine in Richard Schwindt’s new book, The Love Duology. Made up of two related novellas, Love Stacey and Love Susan, Schwindt’s work is impressive in his ability to create realistic stories about strong women with somewhat fantastical backgrounds. In Love Stacey, Professor Stacey Trout, an amazingly bright mathematician without a memory of her own history, meets an older man who disappears almost as suddenly as he appeared in her life, but also leaves her his home and his diary. In Love Susan, Dr. Susan Call, psychologist, needs Stacey’s help in figuring out the issues of a challenging patient, Andrew, with a very unique set of issues. I understand that author Richard Schwindt wrote The Love Duology as a part of the International 3-Day Novel contest, in which authors are challenged to write a complete novel in a 72-hour time period. What makes his work even more impressive is that Mr. Schwindt actually wrote two complete stories in this time frame, both unique and interesting on their own. The author’s creativity and ability to meld together the genres of fiction, mystery, sci-fi and even a bit of mysticism is astounding. I would highly recommend this work to any reader who loves a well-crafted short story, who is open to a merging of genres in a fantastic mix, and anyone interested in seeing just what type of wonderful work can be produced in a very, very short amount of time. The Love Duology is a worthwhile and fun read, and one you won’t want to put down!

Whizz up this fish dip with hot tangy mustard notes, cream cheese, lemon and dill - great for a last minute party dish

Now that spring has finally arrived it’s time to fire up the grill again. I can’t tell you how happy I am that the snow is gone. With the change in weather we should now be starting to crave lighter foods that spring offers. I know for me, I can’t go a day without eating […]

I am obsessed with deviled eggs. I love eggs any which way, but there is something aesthetically pleasing about a platter of stuffed eggs...

I am a pea lover (sounds strange). I make a version of these mushy peas every spring when fresh peas are available. I love it on toast w...

I love smoked fish, it's in the genes. Recently, there was an article on using spring trout in New York Magazine and April Bloomfie...

Doesn't the title say it all? I stole this idea from a popular Jersey City brunch spot , where they served a version of this. Hey, ...

This listing is for the PATTERN pnly, not the finished piece. Meet Adirondack Zack, one of Santa's woodland helpers here in the Adirondacks. He's hoping to surprise all of his bear friends with the best present ever, a rainbow trout! Zack is painted muslin. You will receive full size pattern pieces along with all techniques. Zack will be 21" when complete. You can make him without the hat and sack, just holding the trout also. Very fun and a unique gift for your woodsman. Basic sewing skills are needed. You may offer the finished item on the internet, but kindly give designer credit to Stacey Mead of Raven's Haven. You may not alter this pattern and call it your own. You may not sell this design wholesale. (I want YOU to make good money for your work!)Please respect the design and copyright as if it were your own. Please do not resell the pattern on the internet.

During the second week in July, we posted a report on the Finesse News Network that caught the

I love smoked fish, it's in the genes. Recently, there was an article on using spring trout in New York Magazine and April Bloomfie...

It's all about easy and elegant on New Year's Eve. This is a staple appetizer in my house. Trader Joe's sells Belgian endiv...

I am obsessed with deviled eggs. I love eggs any which way, but there is something aesthetically pleasing about a platter of stuffed eggs...

This is a refreshing lunch or first course salad. It is perfect for the fall weather and is very simple to put together. This was the first...

You may think grain salads are humble by nature. But this one, filled with toasted bulgur, smoked trout, and an assertive mix of sliced radishes, red onion, green apple, parsley, and lemon segments mellowed and sweetened by a soak in simple syrup, proves they can be show-stoppers.

At our house we celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah. I usually serve some type of smoked fish along with latkes (potato pancakes) for Hanu...

The color turquoise is often associated with calmness, femininity, and creativity, all of which are embodied in turquoise hair. Whether you’re looking for a pastel shade or a bright hue, look no further than these 20 tried and true styles. Turquoise Hair Color Ideas Vary the saturation of turquoise to get a very light and […]

Four colorful fish that I chose to paint for their beautiful hues and patterns. I imagine they are prized by fly fisherman for the same reasons. The fish are an Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Golden Trout, and a Cutthroat Trout. - Fine Art Print - Hand signed and dated - Printed on museum quality etching rag paper - Optional Mat is white, acid-free, and mounted with archival tape - Frame not included Size and framing notes - 11x14" and larger prints are shipped in a tube and may be shipped separately from other items in your order. - Prints have an additional white border (size refers to image size). The prints fit into a standard mat window for that size. If you are buying an unmatted print and would like it cut to exact size (to go in a frame with no mat) let me know in the checkout notes and I can trim it for you.

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This smoked trout dip is low carb, keto and delicious! No smoker? Not problem you can use canned or liquid smoke instead!

Salade Nicoise is my go to company salad. It always looks pretty on a big platter, and can made well in advance, and has everything in it ...

This listing is for the PATTERN pnly, not the finished piece. Meet Adirondack Zack, one of Santa's woodland helpers here in the Adirondacks. He's hoping to surprise all of his bear friends with the best present ever, a rainbow trout! Zack is painted muslin. You will receive full size pattern pieces along with all techniques. Zack will be 21" when complete. You can make him without the hat and sack, just holding the trout also. Very fun and a unique gift for your woodsman. Basic sewing skills are needed. You may offer the finished item on the internet, but kindly give designer credit to Stacey Mead of Raven's Haven. You may not alter this pattern and call it your own. You may not sell this design wholesale. (I want YOU to make good money for your work!)Please respect the design and copyright as if it were your own. Please do not resell the pattern on the internet.

Today's styled shoot shoot, conceptualized and created for Bliss Celebrations Guide and photographed brilliantly by Stacey Hedman, is a vision of

Now that spring has finally arrived it’s time to fire up the grill again. I can’t tell you how happy I am that the snow is gone. With the change in weather we should now be starting to crave lighter foods that spring offers. I know for me, I can’t go a day without eating […]

This recipe for Steelhead Trout Niçoise Salad is heart healthy, paleo- and gluten-free diet friendly.