I was given a batch of peppers from a friend’s garden that were too hot for their family. After a bit of research, we found that they were Baron Poblano peppers. So, I deseeded them and dehydrated them. I should have taken a picture of the French canning jar I stored them in, the colors... Continue Reading →
Vote Because Your Life Depends On It #VoteBlue
I voted early, even hand delivered my ballot so I could get my "I Voted" sticker. I had one from the 2020 Election, which was the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting American women the right to vote. What about you? Have you voted? #Vote #VoteToSaveDemocracy #VotingMatters
Kindness Matters, Every Day #SundayBrunch
So, many of you know that I am a Realtor® here in Boise, Idaho. Some days I am “on call” for the phone number on our website. Most of the calls are looking for the HOA of a neighborhood, but sometimes we get odd calls. Sunday was one of those calls. This gal called asking... Continue Reading →
It’s Time for #ComfortFood
The temperatures have changed in the lows that it is now time for the heat to come on before I get up out of bed, yard signs are popping from local candidates on my corner, and I am fluffing out the sweaters that were packed over the summer. It’s time, after all! And it’s time... Continue Reading →
Fall Vegetable Salad #PuttanescaFlavors
I found a recipe for an interesting salad recently, but I didn’t want it to have so many garbanzo beans. Wasn’t feeling it this weekend. So, I did the next best thing and changed a few ingredients, smaller portions of other ingredients and added marcona almonds for a bit of added protein. Better yet, the... Continue Reading →
I Am a Busy Bee #KitchenFun
I have writers block, so instead of forcing myself to write something, here are a few pictures of what I have been doing thanks to my garden harvest and farmers market finds! Peaches from a friends backyard, made peach bars. I had strawberry sauce in my freezer so strawberry bars were in order. Next was... Continue Reading →
Nothing To See Here, Move Along
Fast paced and furious, the news has increasingly become a torrential downpour. Even though some may say we need the rain, we sure don’t need the flooding. Social media tends to spread nothing more than ridiculous claims that are clearly not true. Let’s take the polls. 74% of Americans state the country is on the... Continue Reading →
A Stark Reminder #AmericaNeedsHealing
I don’t know about you, but I am constantly wondering how we can find ways to deal with the cynicism in America. To say we are divided is an understatement these days. I don’t want it to get worse, either. What sort of actions will work? Seems to me that listening has become a modern... Continue Reading →
Summer Cowboy Caviar #Appetizer
Ah, the summer brings out fresh vegetables and healthy appetizers! On Sunday, it was my summer cowboy caviar, from readily available produce with black beans. Ingredients 1 15oz can low sodium black beans, drained & rinsed, lightly mashed1/3 cup chopped yellow onion1 small carrot, grated1 plum tomato, chopped1 lime, juiced and zested (1/4c juice and... Continue Reading →
Have We Forgotten What We Care About?
I’ve been thinking. Yeah, I know, that’s dangerous (lol). All kidding aside, in our world, we are bombarded with the news. Not just local but national, and news that extends far away from our borders. What do you care about? Ukraine Mass shootings Lowering cost of insulin Oil & gas price gouging Veteran’s benefits Baby... Continue Reading →