salty flakes...

Maldon Salt Flakes: originates in the UK, less bitter, great for finishing off dishes and the flaky texture is wonderful!

Available in small pinch tins for travel or as party favors, as well.

worth a read...

Just finished up this biography of Sister Parish written and compiled by her daughter and 

granddaughter. Many great reviews followed. Here is what the NYT's had to say.  

AD has this to say about Sister.

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Good taste is all it takes. 

Stacked teacups

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easy peasy pot rack...

Pot racks are often extremely expensive and heavy. Mine is not. Simply, and old broom stick with the ends sawed off and sanded down. Tung oil was applied to reveal the wood's patina.  Hardware store hooks and chain completed the job.

Downton prep...

Here comes the clan from Downton Abbey once again.  

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