Where Women Cook Strikes Again!!! Love this...

 ...I just read it....cover to cover...

and need to fill you in on why the latest issue of 

Where Women Cook is so special to me.

 

I love the opportunities that come my way in this wonderfully handmade business...I have gotten to know so many talented women over the years...

and the connections among us are much like constellations we draw as the relationships overlap and move forward...

So, last summer -- kids in tow -- and on my way to stay with Nancy Wiley in Canandaigua, NY -- I stopped to photograph a vegan luncheon hosted by Shelly Kennedy of Drooz Studio....

Thanks to Jo Packham, 

it's in the March 2015 issue of Where Women Cook and I am just so thrilled. 

 

I have known Shelly for years through her artistry and the Art Girls' RoadShow events she's attended with her lovely Mom and daughter, Chloe. So, to be able to connect the dots of networking, friendship and food was a true treat....

 ...here's a peek at the pages...but you really need this issue for the recipes...I have already made the Beet Hummus (I left the luncheon with the recipe) and I am SMITTEN, HOOKED, ENSNARED!  Totally wonderful...

But the coconut cream was addicting too!

 ...don't miss this issue!  You can order here...

 Thanks to Jo and Shelly...

a wonderful opportunity to work with you both... 

xxoo Jen

Hello Monday...Heck, Yeah...It's Vegan...

Hello Monday...I am ready for this week...

Fortified and ready to take it on...

A good meal often does the trick.

Sometimes you gotta shake things up a little...

I was totally inspired by a recent photo shoot I did for Jo Packham and Where Women Cook at the home and kitchen of SHelly Kennedy of Drooz Studio...

I have been eating vegan for a few days...here and there across the past few weeks...a few days on a few days off...the ones that are vegan wow feel great! While I am not ready to give up my fish and meat...

with some good eats it's amazing how great I feel.

 

Totally delish...have made things like Shelly's curried chick pea salad (laoded with walnuts!) her beet hummus and some other recipes I found on Pinterest.

 Hello Shelly....you are amazing...so many talents, and great personal style. Thanks for opening your home to me...and ohh ahh thanks for the great lunch...

Look at her gorgeous kitchen...

 Hello to great graphics and reading with whimsy.  Shelly's art adorns her walls...just love it!

Hello to pretty things, bright colors, and happy moments...

Shelly's dining room table made me feel party ready...

 Hello Jennifer Lanne...can you spot her fab and color-drenched chair painting???

Hello sweet and happy endings...Shelly whipped coconut cream and topped it with berries. I am now addicted.

...this and so many of her stellar recipes will be in an upcoming issue of Where Women Cook...I cannot share too much here...this is just a peek! 

...so hello Monday...

hello vegan delights, I never thought you would taste so good...

Hello to trying to eat better this holiday season...just say no to SUGAR!

Hello long days and late nights...it's been a busy time for me as a retailer, but no complaints, it's a wonderful thing to be busy with orders and customers...xxoo

Hello Christmas...yeah, I know you're coming soon...but so is Charlotte's birthday and we'll celebrate that first before we decorate...

Hello carols, and cocoa and wrapping paper...I want to slow it all down and take in the small joys of the season.

Hello to all of you and have a super week. Leave some comments with your hellos...and feel free to link your blog.

xxoo Jen