Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho
I happened to have a few items in my kitchen that needed to be eaten. Next was a quick trip to the grocery store to purchase fresh raviolis. My quick dinner was one of the best I have ever made up! IngredientsOlive oil 1 small shallot, minced3 small cloves garlic, minced½ Boursin garlic & herbs cheese2... Continue Reading →
So much angry rhetoric in America. It’s makes me profoundly sad that we have come to this. Fact checking is an art if you want to know the truth, otherwise it’s all opinion to suite one’s taste. That in itself is dangerous. The former guy killed a bipartisan border and immigration bill from the Senate... Continue Reading →
I had an entire blog post ready to rock and roll for this morning, but Sunday’s exciting news preempted its delivery. Yesterday, President Biden put America first in his historic decision to step aside from his campaign for a second term. Joe Biden has dedicated 54 years of his life in service to our nation,... Continue Reading →
I was craving panzanella salad but wanted to add a few cool summer ingredients as well as protein. So, I opted for a couple of Persian cucumbers and great white northern beans. It was so good that I completely forgot to put this on a bed of arugula! Ingredients 1.5 lbs small Campari tomatoes or... Continue Reading →
I miss ocean and water views. I miss my friends over in the Seattle area. So, I packed the car, made sure Murphy was comfortable and hit the highway. I now have the drive figured out if I have to drive the entire way in a day. I stayed in Gig Harbor with Cheryl and... Continue Reading →
The main topic of the 2024 Election is democracy. The simple version of the meaning of democracy is government by the people. The supreme power is vested in the people through representation of the system held be free and fair elections. Essentially, we vote for those politicians that we feel represent us best, a chosen... Continue Reading →
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo. Hence the taco cups! Changing out the cheese can make these vegan. Makes 18 cups Ingredients 2 14oz cans low sodium black beans, drained & rinsed1 red bell pepper, diced4 green onions, sliced1 4oz can diced green chiles, I used Hatch1/3c Trader Joe’s Enchilada sauce (bottle) or... Continue Reading →
Sometimes it is difficult to shop for groceries when you’re single. Everything is packaged so darn big. Take for instance, a bag of baby yellow potatoes. It looked so good at the time, but it was 3 lbs. Bought it anyway. Cooked up a portion and put the bag on my counter. I had to... Continue Reading →
I’m baaack! I must admit that the recovery from my January surgery was much more difficult than I had anticipated. Tired, nauseous, tired but I keep reminding myself that my abdominal organs are getting adjusted to how they are supposed to work. During recovery, my days were hectic with real estate, my sister here to... Continue Reading →
What can I say? 2023 was a great year and yet full of surprises mixed with oddities. I don’t want to call those oddities disappointments because they were simply the speed bumps of life. Most of all, I had an exciting year of discovery. It was all about many life changes, too. I had a... Continue Reading →
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