Weâre ready to put another October in the books. And this, ladies and gentlemen, is how I got so old. I just let time fly right by. Darn it. In any event, here is the October wrap up and how we have been spending our time around here. What Iâm Eating I made a really […]
On the hunt for decent produce (especially fruit), I decided to bite the bullet and get the large quantities Costco sells. Costcoâs bulk sizes on many items (like paper goods and OTC drugs) is no problem if you have the storage space. But itâs a little off-putting with produce that wonât keep when youâre a […]
Are you enjoying fall where you are? It seems to be everyoneâs favorite season. And while I wonât claim it for myself, I will share my fall morning routine. In other words, waking up with fall. I like waking up all my senses and this is how. Open It The mornings are finally crisp. Itâs […]
Country living is fantastic. Except the part where there is no garbage disposal in the kitchen sink. When we stay in the mountains, I swear thatâs the worst part. Getting every single morsel into the trash can and not letting anything down the drain. And while Iâm so grateful for my disposal, Iâm careful what […]
A potpourri post is where I sit at my keyboard with a cup oâ joe and chat about this and that. Pour yourself a little drink and join me, wonât you? The ides of October have arrived and there is no denying the holidays are upon us. Every year I think, âHow can this have […]
Inspired by an online friend who lives in Europe (Germany or Switzerland?) I tried homemade European style granola for the first time. And it turned out great. I used her basic recipe and modified it using ingredients I have and ingredients readily available locally. Low Sugar Using just a bit of honey and only Âź […]
Do you get as excited about trash day as I do? Truly, itâs my second favorite day. Right behind sheet laundry day. If youâre thinking, hmmm, the woman went over the edge on this one, sit back and consider how you might make trash day both productive and enjoyable. Okay, maybe the process isnât too […]
I can never resist a bit of alliteration. Sorry about that crazy title. Although weâre still in full-on summer weather here, it might be cooling down a bit where you are and youâre looking for a bit of comfort in your diet. Here are some of my favorite fall food recipes Iâve shared over the […]
This is a little travelogue of my crazy fun and crazy busy long weekend visiting my sister Monique in Sacramento. And to be perfectly precise, while I flew into Sacramento, my sister lives in the town of Roseville. While I was working I had several hospital accounts in the area and have spent lots and […]
A very casual weekend away that requires a plane ride means I cannot stuff everything I want in the car. And I donât want to check a suitcase. What to do? Pack a carryon backpack. And do it like a pro. How does a pro do it? With lots of cubes and bags to keep […]