It’s been a while since the last Trader Joe’s visit and there were some new things I haven’t tried. Here’s 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? I have no idea, […]
Did anyone else think May felt a bit funky? I can’t exactly pinpoint it, but it wasn’t 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. And then. T This week I have been staying next to Rice University in Houston. And oh, be still my heart. 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. A simple lemon vinaigrette makes the best dressing for the peppery leaf. Why is that word so dang hard to spell? Homemade dressing is so easy to make and easy to modify to your taste. […]
Here’s a little secret. The coffee table and end table in our family room were not only very old, they were purchased second hand. And I loved them. 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. The first two options she tried, she ate a couple times and […]
I guess it’s been a slow week around here, because honestly, the big news here is that I am reacquainting myself with the outdoors. The weather is so mild and delightful; I moved my home office to the patio. We are opening all the doors and windows in the morning to let in the fresh […]
I really don’t foresee any big plans over (yet another fairly locked down) holiday weekend, but I do want to minimize time in the kitchen, so I’m taking a little time now to get myself organized for the weekend meal plan. Here are some of my easy and healthy(ish) go-to menus for relaxed weekend eating. […]
This weekend we celebrated our DF Denisse’s birthday with a visit to Globe, Arizona and Waggin’ Vineyard and Estate. It was a wonderful day and I want to share it with you. First of all, Globe is far away from our home. Far. But, it was worth the drive. And besides, it’s not like there […]
Ok, the whole world might be a bit of exaggeration, but it seems wherever John and I go, we have a reputation for having our fresh veggies with us. Oh, yeah, even when we went to Rome, we found a wonderful little organic market a few blocks from our hotel and made a crudité platter […]