amberdegrace: Ol' Shuck Oatmeal Stout #homebrew. I may need a couple to chase away this damp weather.
amberdegrace: "Many religions have attempted to make statues of their gods very large, and the idea, I suppose, is to make us feel small. But if that's their purpose, they can keep their paltry icons. We need only look up if we wish to feel small." -Carl Sagan
amberdegrace: I am missing the salty tang in the air. This photo is a beautiful reminder of the @VisitOregon coast. #travel
amberdegrace: This is my "never buying it in a can again" chipotle enchilada sauce. #fromscratch
amberdegrace: "Imitation is not just the sincerest form of flattery - it's the sincerest form of learning." -George Bernard Shaw // Lotus is pretending she is is me and is dressed to go to work.
amberdegrace: Fifty shades of turkey. #fowlbondage #Flickr12Days
amberdegrace: The Guardians.
amberdegrace: Those are some serious icicles! #winter #wonderland #Flickr12Days
amberdegrace: Having fun with the washi tape I received in my #PeopleVIP box (among other goodies) from #Klout!
amberdegrace: St. Germain, for holiday cocktails this weekend! #finecraftliving #Flickr12Days
amberdegrace: After shoveling and playing in the snow with the two best kids ever, I decided not to make a birthday dessert. I'm following Heather's recommendation for a glass of wine instead! This is Allegro Winery 2012 Claret. #Flickr12Days
amberdegrace: Lovely reflection through a glass of Dow's 10-year port.
amberdegrace: The Truth: steak tartare, at John J. Jeffries at Lancaster Arts Hotel in Lancaster, PA.
amberdegrace: Dinner out at John J. Jeffries at Lancaster Arts Hotel in Lancaster, PA. They use locally sourced and organic ingredients when available-love that! #buyfresh #buylocal
amberdegrace: I am so pleased with the set of cards that just arrived from @SocialPS! They arrived quickly, are high quality, and their service is outstanding. Look them up for your printing needs. #PrintStudio
amberdegrace: Beef jerky, with a chipotle seasoning. So good! #charcuterie #ruhlman
amberdegrace: 12.08.13 first snow! #Flickr12Days
amberdegrace: This is what ~5 lbs of marinated eye of round looks like, drying in the oven for beef jerky. #charcuterie #ruhlman
amberdegrace: First snow of the season (4)
amberdegrace: First snow of the season (3)
amberdegrace: First snow of the season (2)
amberdegrace: First snow of the season (1)
amberdegrace: Stovetop Kettle Corn Recipe: In large stockpot, put 3 T oil (your choice), 1/4 c. popcorn, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 c. sugar. Cover tightly with foil and poke a dozen holes in the top. Put over medium heat and shake constantly. Stop shaking and remove from heat
amberdegrace: Chicken sausage with basil and sun-dried tomatoes. #charcuterie #ruhlman
amberdegrace: Freshly made sweet Italian sausage! #charcuterie #ruhlman
amberdegrace: Chicken sausage with basil & sun-dried tomatoes, ready to chill before grinding. #fromscratch
amberdegrace: Sweet Italian sausage, ready to chill before grinding: pork butt, pork back fat, seasonings. #fromscratch
amberdegrace: This is what 200 feet of hog casing looks like.
amberdegrace: This is what 10 feet of hog casing looks like.
amberdegrace: "The smallest feline is a masterpiece." -Leonardo da Vinci #catsofinstagram