Since the day my boy could hold a crayon he has been an artist at heart. Drawing everywhere (and I mean everywhere) expressing his inner most creativity, hubby and I could only encourage him to draw more. Continue reading »
Jan 262015
Jan 242015
Not too long ago we traveled to the Northwestern-most point of the Contiguous USA here in Washington State. I feel honored to have been able to write about that pretty amazing trip for GoRVing. I shared with GRV’s readership the beautiful sights we saw, picturesque hikes, snow dusted ocean beaches and some delicious recipes I made in my silver kitchen.
If you have a moment and would like to read more about that beautiful trip, you can visit me over on GoRVing and get some great recipes to take with you on your next road trip ❤
Thank you for being here and visiting me over on GoRVing’s blog — The Scenic Route.
With all my heart,
Monica xoxo
Jan 182015
“How much longer daddy? Can you see Disney World? Can you see it???”
As a little girl, a child of of the 70’s, sitting in the backseat of my parents big brown Pontiac Le Mans, it was a guarantee that these questions of mine were routinely asked at precise intervals throughout entire road trips. This particular road trip was taking us from Dayton, Ohio to Florida – home to Walt Disney World. It was the summer of 1976. Continue reading »
Jan 152015
Looking for a Salmon recipe that delivers both on the savory and sweet front? How about converting a picky seafood eater? I am telling you, this, THIS is the recipe :)
Please visit Go RVing’s food blog here for the recipe. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
~ Monica XO (thank you for being here and there!)
Dec 272014
They say that if you don’t try, you’ll never know. This quote gets me every time and hangs on my home office wall. It reminds me that if I let fear stand in the way of my hopes and dreams, I may never know what “could be,” and that could haunt me for a long time.
So in 2014, I believed that if I worked super hard, good things would come (and boy did they). I’ve made new friends from all over the world thanks to J5MM and have received some of the most sweetest comments that literally brought tears to my eyes. It’s a passion this blog of mine and I’m so happy to have you all here in my world.
During this beautiful December, not only did I experience a peaceful Christmas with sweet handmade gifts from B, I received a very special gift of a very different sort. This gift came from the RVing coalition — GoRVing.com when they reached out to me. They happen to think I am pretty good at what I do here on J5MM and asked if I would like to become a blogger for them and share some of our adventures and RVing domesticity with their readership. I was so completely flattered and so very happy. I mean, this was Go RVing, they are “THE” RVing coalition. I will admit, hubby had to pull me down hard from cloud nine ;)
So without further adieu, here is my very first post for GRV. I hope you like it and share it. It’s full of recipes and a great DIY for gifts that would be perfect for any time of the year: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Thank you for being here. It means so much to me and I truly hope you are having a resultful and peaceful holiday season XOXO
With love,
Monica
Dec 222014
Soon 2015 will be upon us. A new year with a fresh start, new hopes and new big dreams. I love this time of year — not only is it the most wonderful time of the year but it’s also the most exciting time. The Christmas holiday, together with the anticipation of the upcoming new year just makes my heart sing. Continue reading »
Nov 232014
Oh weekends — how thankful I am for them especially during this time of year. Today was a glorious day in Seattle and I was able to steal a few hours away for myself and organize my silver girl readying her for our upcoming trip next weekend. It’s funny how organizing her, also helps clear my mind and helps me focus.
We’re taking her on a trip that will take us to the northwesternmost point of the contiguous United States — Cape Flattery here in Washington State. Photography opportunities should be incredible from all the photos I have seen on line so far and I can hardly wait. I’m also looking forward to being (far) away from corporate America and spending quality, quiet time with the boys on the beach.
After pouring myself a cup of tea this afternoon, I flipped through some holiday recipe books in seek of inspiration for this weekend. Needless to say, I was overcome with ideas so now I just need to put it all together and come up with the official menu. The only ingredient I have purchased so far is the turkey breast (yikes)! Thankfully I have a few more days to shop and prepare.
Hubby, B, Oliver and I are sending you warm wishes this holiday season.
It means so much to have you here.
With all my heart,
Humbly,
Monica XOXO
Oct 272014
For a while now I have been wanting to share with you some of my most favorite kitchen essentials. Finally, I have had some time to sit down and really think about which goodies in my Airstream kitchen I couldn’t live with out.
So without further adieu — I begin with my cast iron skillets . . .
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Oct 192014
A long, long time ago,
I can still remember how those apple trees used to make me smile.
And I knew if I had my chance, that I could make some apple jam (or pies, cakes and more !)
And maybe they’d be happy for a while . . . Continue reading »
Oct 082014
Fall is upon us now and the other day, it suddenly dawned on me, that last summer — a lot of cooking had been done in my silver kitchen which never made it onto J5MM. Pouring over all my photos I took of my culinary creations made me realize also — what a beautiful, gloriously long summer we had here in Washington. The warm breezes continue to blow, even now in what should be a chilly October. We have our funny days where temps reach 80! But today will be a nice mid 60’s October day according to the weather woman. I’m ready for warm sweaters in the upcoming season and exhilarating early morning hikes where the frost graces the edges of the creek near my home. Continue reading »