by Serena | Sep 3, 2009 | Recipes
These are a scrumptious take on the classic peach pie, yet more fresh and uncomplicated tasting. I had never heard of a Fanchonette (which I’ve now learned is classically a tarte-sized pie, traditionally with a layer of jam, topped with a custard) until I noticed a...
by Serena | Aug 3, 2009 | Daily Life
Colin, our younger boys and I visited Mt. Hood last week. It’s the first time I’d been back since I was a little girl, living on the mountain in our family gypsy wagon. What started as a plan to live there for a few weeks, as a part of a commune, turned...
by Serena | Aug 3, 2009 | Places to go
Last week, we awoke to a rare cool and drizzly summer day. We’d been itching to visit Garnet Creek, about two and a half hours away in our neighboring state of Idaho. It’s the only place besides India where you can find Star Garnets. So Bongo, Lukie and...
by Serena | Aug 3, 2009 | Daily Life
There was an estate sale in the heart of farm country this weekend. The sale was run by one of my favorite estate sale companies, Monarch. I really appreciate the descriptions they give in their advertisements because I know they’re always accurate. They...
by Serena | Jul 3, 2009 | Daily Life
When the weather gets really hot, we head for the swimming hole, where the trees grow tall and the water runs clear and cold. We pack a picnic lunch, feast on thimbleberries, and celebrate childhood. IT'S ME, SERENA! In 2002, I was dreaming of creating a fun and happy...
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