Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho & Realtor® Fathom Realty
I have found that unless I am making a big batch of food for a crowd, store bought sauces work for this single girl. And the choices are far more numerous for vegetarians and vegans now. The sesame dressing & marinade I found at Costco is delicious! If you can’t find it locally, you can... Continue Reading →
Last March when all of us were hoarding toilet paper, paper towels and sanitizer products, I stocked up on grains and legumes. After all, I use glass storage jars to keep certain foods fresh. My favorites are the French canning jars that have the wire rails and clamp shut over a rubber seal. I frequent... Continue Reading →
Okay, truth be told, I love tzatziki dip and I was introduced to raita sauce a few weeks ago. One more confession: the local Whole Foods has elevated my taste because their version of tzatziki is spicy, a trait I willingly confess to. I just love spicy and savory rather than sweet and whatever. And... Continue Reading →
11 days ago, no wait, probably 30 days ago, I kept telling myself I was not scared. Multiple times a day. You know what? I really wasn’t scared of open-heart surgery. I was going to get fixed! Sure, it was going to hurt but I am too young to die so let’s do this! Then,... Continue Reading →
I haven’t written for a few weeks; I suppose the news is finally getting to me. I am at a loss as to why our elected officials cannot find a way to make it safer when it comes to background checks for purchasing a gun or firearm. Over 70% of Americans are just as tired... Continue Reading →
I have a confession to make, I have been craving a chicken dish I found in the Los Angeles Times before I moved to Idaho. Thursday June 3, 1982 to be exact. Chicken a la Chardon. And, my leanings towards poultry have lessened in the past few years, but Sunday night I had to look... Continue Reading →
Good grief, my real estate team made me dress for Halloween today. How cruel! Well, not really. I just happen to have a white ghost gown, white patent leather go-go boots, salt and pepper hair now. Should work, right? AND! They want to have a Halloween potluck. In my haste to sign up for a... Continue Reading →
I seriously should have taken a picture of my out-of-control sage plant in my garden last week. After harvesting most of it and de-stemmed the leaves, I had 28 cups of sage, medium packed. Twenty eight cups! Then the dilemma followed: what would I do with all of that? I found a recipe for walnut... Continue Reading →
Simply put, I was craving lime juice. I bought limes. I bought a cabbage mix with carrots from Trader Joe’s. I needed a good dressing to bring the two together. Voila! Ingredients 1 cup packed cilantro, stems removed 6 small green onions, or ¼ cup chopped 3 cloves garlic, pressed ¾ cup lime juice, I... Continue Reading →
I used to make a great creamy cilantro dressing, based on the dressing from the El Torito Grill in California. However, after meeting the owner of ExtravaGONZO Foods for the umpteenth time at either the Boise Co-Op or Whole Foods in Boise, I challenged myself to adjust the ingredients to use two of their flavored... Continue Reading →
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