Our Empty Nest

Most Recent Posts

Feb 20

How to Live Well

I’m not a rich man. Nor do I fly around the world and drink champagne with famous people in...read more

Feb 02

Cottage Charm at the Beach

This beachfront cottage is utterly oozing with charm. Quiet and unassuming, it is just steps away...read more

Jan 19

How to Savor Life

It’s still dark out and the world remains asleep as I write these words. I sip my coffee, and...read more

Jan 01

Resolution Makeover

Typical resolutions consist of activities that require some teeth-pulling. Exercise more. Eat...read more

Dec 20

Cranberry Pineapple Pecan Mousse

Perfect for the holidays, this light and luscious dessert is easy to make and simply delicious!...read more

Dec 07

Sunny Sprouts

Who knew Brussels sprouts could be this good? It’s the tangy mustard drizzle that makes all...read more

Nov 24

Stuff is Not Salvation

Hard times offer the opportunity to ask hard questions, and one of them is the one my friend asked,...read more

Nov 04

Crock-Pot Spaghetti Casserole

Mamma mia . . . this is good spaghetti! Super cheesy and flavorful, it seriously rivals the baked...read more

Oct 28

Black Magic

“Dark, dramatic and positively bewitching, black rooms always make a striking...read more

From Our Kitchen

The Skinny on Our Recipes

Cooking for two can be a challenge. Recipes don't always
scale down easily. Most of our
favorites will feed a
family of four or more . . .
or, in some cases, a
small army. All are
dee-licious!

meat

pasta

salads

vegetables

soups

Our Trips and Travels

Only Sunrise Earth would be able to capture the absolute stillness and beauty of an early morning in Walnut Creek. As the sun rises on the eastern horizon, the fog lifts to reveal the lush rolling hills of the...