Show and Tell: Charley Harper is My New BFF

I finally splurged on a book I have long dreamed of finding, and I'm already soaking every penny of happiness out of it. Here are some highlights from Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life:

In the Kitchen: Rainy Day Vegetable Chowder

Yesterday, during the first of the many cold, rainy days I've been told to expect all winter, I embraced the weather, tied up my apron strings, and hunkered down for a day of bread baking and chowder making. Here's my new favorite recipe from my new favorite book: