Patriotism to me is being a well informed American, reading from the most trusted news sources in the world, not just America. Patriotism means supporting all - all means all - fellow citizens and veterans and supporting their rights to live, work, play, make their own health and love decisions. Patriotism to me is trying... Continue Reading →
This Is Going To Be My Year of Music
I am remiss in posting my pictures from Treefort 2023, their 11th year here in Boise, Idaho. This music festival has inspired me to make the rest of the year about music! And, from my home I can take the bus into downtown Boise and either take the bus home or get a rideshare. WHY... Continue Reading →
Strong, Independent Women #WonderWomen
I clean up my text messages occasionally, and this weekend I noticed I had not continued a conversation for an entire month. My bad. After texting that friend, I realized that is a topic for my blog and that it is far more important than anything else right now. Strong Women. Strong, independent women seek... Continue Reading →
Cheesy Artichoke & Broccoli Squares #breakfast
I have been getting my eggs from Rockin’ R Ranch in Kuna, about 18 miles from where I live in Boise. A friend has a system where a group of us order on Mondays and pick the eggs up on Wednesdays. Recently I bought 2 dozen, why I don’t know. The abundance of eggs inspired... Continue Reading →
Chickpea & Arugula Salad
I have been trying to make something for quick lunches and came across a recipe I really liked, but it made waaay to much for this single girl. So here is my version scaled back and with a few adds. Ingredients 1 15oz can low sodium or no salt added chickpeas, rinsed & drained1 ½... Continue Reading →
Ask Me About Last Friday #Hemp
I attended a lunch series at a local law firm two weeks ago and learned about a new company here in Idaho called Hempitecture®. They started making Hempcrete and have expanded into making HempWool® which is a biobased, plant based insulation product for walls, floors and ceilings. This product is sustainable, high performing, easy to... Continue Reading →
You Will Not Know the Answers If You Don’t Ask the Questions
I have had a writer’s block this past year. Maybe it’s the aftermath of the pandemic now that we have had to learn to live with covid. Maybe I’m just mad at the people in America that refused to take a deadly virus serious. But ‘Merica, folks. I am not understanding why Americans don’t question... Continue Reading →
Breakfast Egg Muffins #EggMuffins
Egg muffins are a great way for a quick breakfast. I make a batch and refrigerate some, freeze some. Preheat oven to 350⁰ Place silicone baking muffin liners in 12 muffin pan, spray lightly with nonstick spray, this will make for a much easier clean up later. Ingredients 9 large eggs2 tbsp finely chopped onion,... Continue Reading →
Silence is Complicity #SpeakUp
This Tuesday night on #DeadlineWhitehouse, Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. was a guest. His answer about the topic of the rhetoric of violent threats struck me. I am still thinking about it. “Nicole, we’re not gonna ever change. Until we hold the people we love accountable….People who know better, eat dinner with folk, they love them... Continue Reading →
Candied Orange Pecans
I tried a few recipes for candied pecans, nothing worked for my taste. The finished nuts needed a bit of something else….I am fairly sure I figured it out! Ingredients 5 tablespoons confectioners sugar½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt½ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon Cointreau1 teaspoon orange zest2 cups pecans Directions... Continue Reading →