The bounty of fall means yummy dishes and drinks flavored with pumpkin or squash or apple. But wait, donāt forget about the subtle pear. Pears get overlooked, but can add so much to the seasonal salad. On a recent trip to a local farm, I picked up a bag of freshly picked salad greens, so […]
Well, the house is freshly painted in the new Polar Bear color and we are both happy with the way it turned out. And now. Comes the post paint pick up and put back together part. Which took the entire weekend. Sunday was rainy so honey-dos were not so painful. And having the TV going […]
Does the advent of Labor Day usher in pumpkin season?Ā Judging by the fact that three grocery stores we visited were out of pumpkin, I think I might be behind the eight ball already. DF Evon finally found some when she was out and picked up a couple of cans for me so I could […]
Are you one who loses your appetite during hot weather? Mmm, me neither. Iām as voracious an eater as ever. But, a refreshing summer salad makes for a perfect evening meal. And if you don’t have much of an appetite, it’s perfect. Here are a couple salads I made this week. Trader Joeās Mediterranean Style […]
Itās been a while since the last Trader Joeās visit and there were some new things I havenāt tried. Hereās a little share of my purchases and some honest reviews. Strawberry and Jalapeno Crisps Okay, who in the world thought a strawberry and jalapeno combination might make for a good cracker?Ā I have no idea, […]
Did anyone else think May felt a bit funky? I canāt exactly pinpoint it, but it wasnāt the fantastic month I thought it would be. There were most certainly very high points like Mt. Rushmore and a sister visit. But. There was work drama, travel drama (I got clunked very hard on the head on […]
We recently drove through the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie (home of the Cowboys and NOW Cowgirls, too) and it is large with lovely grounds.Ā And then.Ā T This week I have been staying next to Rice University in Houston.Ā And oh, be still my heart.Ā Live oaks everywhere. In fact, Rice is recognized […]
As salad greens go, arugula keeps a long time, has a nice tangy flavor and is usually in my fridge.Ā A simple lemon vinaigrette makes the best dressing for the peppery leaf.Ā Why is that word so dang hard to spell? Homemade dressing is so easy to make and easy to modify to your taste. […]
Hereās a little secret. Ā The coffee table and end table in our family room were not only very old, they were purchased second hand. Ā And I loved them. Ā We had them painted black a few years ago and I loved them even more. But. It was time to move on. Most of the furniture […]
I am always happy to share a positive shopping experience and this week I received shipments from two companies with excellent customer service. Here’s the scoop. Chewy.com Roxy is experiencing renal issues (common in cats but serious) and needs to eat prescription food.Ā The first two options she tried, she ate a couple times and […]