Heartistic Desires

Homemaking is an Art of the Heart and Soul.

So Exciting!!

Cori | July 5, 2010

Taken about a week ago. There are several more as of today. Keeping those fingers crossed!

Yes, 37 Tomato Plants

Cori | June 28, 2010

So, as most of you know by now, tomatoes are pretty important to us. Garret and I love fresh salsa, homemade tomato soup, diced tomatoes in salads and with pasta, sliced tomatoes with anything, etc., etc., etc. So we decided if there was one thing we were going to be successful at in a home [...]

Good Morning, Spring!

Cori | May 17, 2010

Good Morning! I have to say that I love living in Utah; I have found very few things I dislike about life here. But these ant piles completely freak me out! This one was by our garage door this morning when we stepped out for our walk. They’re Everywhere! It seems like they’re all over [...]

The Latest

Cori | March 26, 2010

One of my favorite quotes is: “There are years that ask questions; and years that answer them,” by Zora Neale Hurston. It goes right along with my belief that life is full of seasons, whether they last months, years, days or hours. Right now is the season for me to support those around me. When [...]

For The Love of Tomatoes

Cori | October 8, 2009

Recently I had the most lovely day bottling tomatoes that I thought I would share the process with you. This is way more “Ode to Tomatoes” than “tutorial”, so please indulge me! There’s just something about that beautiful red fruit that I can’t resist. I am grateful to have the equipment and the knowledge to [...]

What’s Up?

Cori | October 6, 2009

The last few weeks have been a deeply introspective time for me. I’m not sure why, but I have a hard time sharing my concerns and worries publicly. So I tend to just withdraw and stop writing. I guess first of all, I figure everyone has their own worries so why should I add mine [...]

Salsa Rojo

Cori | March 31, 2009

Today we are making salsa to go with Chicken Cheese Quesadillas for lunch. I get a lot of requests for my salsa recipe. And while I do think its muy excelente, mine is probably the most basic salsa recipe I have ever seen! But I’m more than willing to share my simple formula with the [...]