Author: Liesel Schmidt

Garden Party Time

Sunny days make Florida gardens worth showing off.  Warm weather, beautiful blue skies, blooming flowers, and verdant landscaping set a welcoming scene for more than just the birds and bees. An ultimate backyard experience, the garden party is an elevated…

The Right Side of the Tracks

It’s incredible what a little vision and a lot of passion can accomplish when people come together to build their dream.  Add to that a healthy dose of entrepreneurial drive, and you have a refined recipe for good business—and, in…

DIY Sushi Rolls

Making sushi at home is a fun and delicious culinary adventure. Whether you’re a novice chef or a seasoned professional, crafting sushi is a tactile way to explore your creativity. To ensure your sushi is both safe and satisfying, there…

Get Your Grill On

Cooler evenings make for prime grilling season. Get your tongs, seasoning and skewers, and bring on the bold barbecue flavors of freshly grilled veggies

Going Home Again

A writer visits the tiny German village where she grew up, discovers a new sense of belonging and gains a reputation as a woman given to jogging on a winter’s day while wearing next to nothing.