Posts by Joy Worth Having
Chicken Curry with Honey – a flash from the past
There is no doubt that I love trying new recipes but the meals that mean the most to me are those steeped in family history and tradition. This recipe for “Curry Chicken with Honey” has been with me since childhood.
Read MoreBest Blueberry Pancake Recipe Ever!
One of the positive things about spending more time at home has been the opportunity to enjoy leisurely mornings. No more rushing out the door with untied shoes and a bag of cereal to munch on in the car. Probably the best change to our morning routine has been the reintroduction of a hot breakfast…
Read MoreHow to Make a Tiered Planter Herb Garden
For the past week or two I’ve been obsessed with the idea of creating a container herb garden. This obsession was inspired by all the cooking I’ve been doing during quarantine, and I’ve really enjoyed the chance to try and create new recipes. Yes, the Julia Child in me is flourishing, with my family (and…
Read More4 Magic Questions That Will Get Rid Of Clutter
Right now I’m hooked on the Marie Kondo television series on Netflex – “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” The series is based on the organization methods detailed in Marie’s bestselling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. If you have a chance to watch even just one episode,…
Read MoreYank Sing – My Favorite Dim Sum in San Francisco
I first discovered the restaurant Yank Sing over 30 years ago. I was just out of college and working as a television production intern at CBS affiliate KPIX in San Francisco. At least once or twice a week on my lunch break, I would walk over to the restaurant’s location on Battery Street and let…
Read MoreHome Project: Stair Runners
For years we had carpet on our stairs and second floor living area. It was a light colored carpet. The type of light colored carpet that shows all manner of dirt and stains. Let’s just say that with two kids and a dog, the carpet had seen better days. After a while vacuuming and shampooing…
Read MoreOur HomeAway from Home — Europe
Earlier this summer our family of four flew off to London and Paris for an extended visit. I’m an Anglophile and a history lover so I was pretty excited to take our teenagers on their first trip to Europe. Mindful of the difficulties they might have adjusting to the time difference between California and our…
Read MoreThe Weekend Food Prep: Reducing Stress In the Kitchen
I’m a decent cook. One of these days I’d like to be better. During a busy week I struggle like most parents in coming up with healthy yet interesting ways to prepare chicken, turkey, fish, veggies and pasta (staples in my house) so no one becomes bored. On the weekends, I like to really go…
Read MoreDIY Love in a Jar
My kids are now teenagers and over the years they’ve made some wonderful, precious gifts for me that stole my heart over and over again. These gifts were usually craft projects made at school for special holidays like Christmas or Mother’s Day. I’ve kept significant pieces as a way to hang on to that moment…
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