Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho & Realtor® Fathom Realty
I just moved from the west end of Garden City back to the North End. Well, the “near” North End, sort of Sunset neighborhood and Central Foothills neighborhood because I am north of Hill Road. At least that is what Nextdoor is telling me. The blessing in disguise is that my digital television antenna is... Continue Reading →
Since the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas last week, I have been drained of emotions. I feel there are many Americans that feel the same as I do. My ask to you is to decide what course of action you will take to move the 50 Senators to stop voting along party lines. Personally, I want... Continue Reading →
Pictures worth a few thousand protesters in Boise, Idaho May 14, 2022 Boise, Idaho May 14, 2022 Boise, Idaho May 14, 2022 Boise, Idaho #ProChoice #WomensRights #MedicalFreedom #Privacy
For the record, I am quite capable of making my own very personal decisions. I heed advice from professionals, not lawmakers intoxicated with power. This past week was one of mourning for many women in America. The Roe v. Wade preliminary draft from SCOTUS. Last week many women had to relive the extreme trauma of... Continue Reading →
In my search for healthier meals, I thought, why not polenta for a crust? Heck yeah! Ingredients 1 cup corn meal polenta2 cups low sodium vegetable broth1 teaspoon Italian spice mixPizza toppings of your choice Line your pizza pan with parchment paper. I used a 13” tray for this recipe. In medium saucepan, heat broth... Continue Reading →
We have been experiencing the ups and downs of Idaho weather with complaints of how crazy it has been. Crazy? Not hardly! Back to the weather. I wrote about weather in my last blog post. But on my morning hike today, I thought of something else. I don’t mind grey skies, cloudy days, downpours. Even... Continue Reading →
Mother Nature is playing tricks this week with 100% chance of precipitation all this week here in Boise, Idaho. Which means no hikes since the trails will be wet and fragile. I am completely okay with that. I can get things done that I have been putting off. Like cleaning my house. Starting a new... Continue Reading →
I experimented with my Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca white beans again with far better results than the weekend before. Much better! Ingredients 1 cup dry Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca beans, cooked according to directions, here is the link from their website Cooking basic beans in Rancho Gordo manner1 small yellow onion, chopped, and filtered water... Continue Reading →
There has been and continues to be so much drama and stress in our world. The pandemic brought severe illness, deaths, long term effects. And now, inflation which is a result of non-production worldwide for months in the beginning of the covid virus. Everyone wants to blame the wrong party for our woes. And now... Continue Reading →
I found a recipe the other day and decided walnut meat would be better than a fake meat product. I’m just not keen on those products. So, I incorporated walnut meat, which is a great substitute and easy. Some people use mushrooms, I use beans. Black beans for Latin dishes, white beans for Mediterranean dishes,... Continue Reading →
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