We’re 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 I’m 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. Costco’s bulk sizes on many items (like paper goods and OTC drugs) is no problem if you have the storage space. But it’s a little off-putting with produce that won’t keep when you’re a […]
Are you enjoying fall where you are? It seems to be everyone’s favorite season. And while I won’t 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. It’s […]
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 that’s the worst part. Getting every single morsel into the trash can and not letting anything down the drain. And while I’m so grateful for my disposal, I’m careful what […]
A potpourri post is where I sit at my keyboard with a cup o’ joe and chat about this and that. Pour yourself a little drink and join me, won’t you? The ides of October have arrived and there is no denying the holidays are upon us. Every year I think, “How 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 ÂĽ […]
Do you get as excited about trash day as I do? Truly, it’s my second favorite day. Right behind sheet laundry day. If you’re 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 isn’t too […]
I can never resist a bit of alliteration. Sorry about that crazy title. Although we’re still in full-on summer weather here, it might be cooling down a bit where you are and you’re looking for a bit of comfort in your diet. Here are some of my favorite fall food recipes I’ve 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 […]