Category Archives: new
DIY Porch Pumpkins!
This year I’ve seen a whole lotta pumpkin decorating that goes beyond your usual template or freehand carving. I decided I needed a piece of the action. I usually have to have a real pumpkin, but I figured if I was going to make a masterpiece- that I would want it to last instead going […]
New to The Bangor Daily News!
Hi Everyone! I’m excited to be joining your blogging community! It looks like I’m in good company. I’ve been working on Happy New Lear for over a year- I started right before Alex and I got married. It’s been my own little outlet to share with my family and friends across the country and also […]
Random Acts of Kindness Update!
Saturday my mother in law, Cissie, and I finally set out to do our 30 random acts of kindness. It was so wonderful to see the responses from everyone- there’s nothing like it. Watching them go from skeptical, to thankful, to overwhelmed is really something. We started at the fire and rescue in North Yarmouth […]
Meet Walter- Our English/Frenchie Bulldog!
This week we welcome Walter Wrinkleton Lear to our family. All dogs have to have a crazy middle name, right? I think it was in the owner’s manual…my first dog was Benjamin Maxamillion Sheffield, so there you go. What a timely arrival, just as Will and Kate introduced George Alexander Louis to the world- we […]
Free Grilling Ebook Today ’til Monday!
Starting today “No Frills Grillin” will be available for free until midnight on Sunday. Follow the link here to download from Amazon for your Kindle or Kindle app for ipad. Also take a look at my last post for the recipe I tested from the ebook. Grilled Peaches with Ricotta and Honey Almond Sauce Happy […]
Light Summery Cocktails and Pickled Cherries
I’m back on the raw diet in full force which means I am trying to look for healthier options when happy hour comes around. I found this deliciously light and sweet Red Red “Vine” Cocktail on yummly. You’ll need: 12 Fresh Concord grapes 2 oz Bulldog Gin 2 Fresh mint leaves 1 (.25-inch) slice Fresh […]
Free Vegetarian ebook!
The company where I spend my 9-6 each day, StockFood, is launching into the ebook world with its first ebook published in the US, Vegetarian: Simply Delicious. It offers recipes for Vegetarians and Vegans alike as well as soy free and gluten free recipes. It draws from various cultural backgrounds so there is sure to […]
Mumbo Jumbo, I Love GUMBO!
I was recently told by my acupuncturist that I needed to add more okra in my diet. Aside from having it with pasta, I was inspired to try to make my very first gumbo! It just so happens that it’s just in time for Fat Tuesday as well. I grew up on my mom’s jambalaya, […]
Madmen and Lollipops shoot
Lori Curole of Lollipop Art Productions was looking to update her website with a current fun and funky portrait of herself. She wanted to incorporate the ’50s style of her art along with the namesake of her company. We went all out with huge lollipop cardboard pieces and confetti. Watch out! We managed to still […]