Ponderosa Inn, Sisters, OR


After a snowy drive across Santiam Pass, we spent the night at the Ponderosa Inn, what a delight. Thanks to many days of traveling the suit was free, but check out this fireplace in the living room.

Winter trees


We are going cross-country skiing at Sunriver, Oregon next week, got me thinking of winter trees. Saw a similar sketch to this one online, it inspired me.

On Crepes and Crepe Pans


Thin pancakes are ubiquitous around the world. The Mexican tortilla, the gold rush flapjack, and Indian nan are just three styles of bread requiring a simple batter and the convenience of a griddle over a fire. The French, naturally, turned the simple into the elegant – voila le crepe. Brittany is usually credited with being…