Blog by Donna Leyland

Let's Dish!

September 10th, 2010
Since the 1970s, barbecue has emerged as the national cuisine of the United States, though grilling is certainly an ancient technique and a rustic art. Whether you are grilling outdoors over charcoal or a rotating spit, or indoors using an electric grill or oven, you are engaging in the tradition of grilling. http://www.homebydesign.com/pages/article/HBD_AUG_10_06/58849/index.html

Everything Old is New Again!

July 3rd, 2010
I remember as a kid helping my mother preserve fruits and vegetables from our garden...and also make jams!  She had a whole routine and a very systematic approach.  Although I've never attempted the art of preserving as an adult, it now seems to be in vogue again.  Amazing!  For more information of the how to, click here:  http://www.homebydesign.com/pages/article/HBD_JUN_10_05/58849/index.ht ...

Summer in the City!

June 18th, 2010
Wow!  I officially declare today the first day of summer!  Rejoice - the sun is shing and all things summer are here!Convertible tops are down...people are smiling...and the beaches are croweded.  It's time for picinics and this timely article gives you an overview of the perfect summer picnic.  For beautiful, gourmet ways to create outstanding outdoor meals, check out these recipes before yo ...

Concrete townhouse at Connaught Park

May 14th, 2010
Reminiscent of the concrete townhouse found in my favorite US cities - New York and Chicago, my new listing at the Mozaiek in Arbutus Walk is a two story property with two outdoor areas.  There's a main floor patio, accessible from the double doors in the living room plus a private balcony upstairs off the master bedroom!  I have it Open this Sunday, May 16th from 2 - 4...and there's a floor ...