Photographer John Hughes is based in Spain and takes advantage of the many photo opportunities close to home as well as through his travels. With an eye for detail, John’s portfolio is multi-dimensional and a direct extension of himself. As you browse through his photos below, I think you’ll agree that his work is exceptionally […]
How to Make Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Although anytime is the perfect time to make homemade pine cone bird feeders, I wanted to make sure I provided my black-capped chickadees with festive treats for the holidays. Making pine cone feeders is an easy-to-make and inexpensive project to add an exciting and new way to feed your bird visitors in your yard. These […]
Christmas 2021
Our first order of business for this holiday season was choosing the perfect Christmas tree. It just so happens that we had one growing in the front yard. A few years ago, we had transplanted a balsam fir from the backyard into the front of the house. Unfortunately, it shared the same root ball with […]
A Fall Hike on Sanders Hill Trail in Rome, Maine
For our final fall hike this year, we decided to visit Sanders Hill which is located in Rome, Maine. We have hiked other trails in the area before and decided to give this one a try. The Sanders Hill Trail along with the Kennebec Highlands Trail form a 2.9-mile loop that can be hiked in […]
Cascade Stream Gorge Trail in the Rangeley Lakes Region of Maine
During our day trip to Rangeley earlier this fall, we decided to visit Cascade Stream Gorge Trail for a quick hike and photo-taking opportunities. The short trail leads into the 90-foot deep gorge of Cascade Stream providing access to a series of waterfalls and chutes. Shortly after leaving the parking lot, the trail continues into […]
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Bundt Cake Recipe
As a little girl, one of my favorite treats to make and eat was gingerbread cookies. Every year, during the holidays, I would make these cookies with my noni. I especially liked decorating them with icing and silver dragées. Today’s recipe brings me back to those days as it is filled with flavorful gingerbread spices […]