This morning I was catching up on reading other blogs and came across a recipe for Kale & Roasted Vegetable Soup. I thought it was interesting but have family members who don't like kale, and it was also a vegan recipe, and I think we all know … [Continue reading]
Five years ago today, my heart was broken…
February 21, 2008 by
I don't believe it will ever mend, it hurts as much today as it did then. Five years ago today, Hudson died. Hudson was my best friend, the love of my life and the greatest Basset Hound to ever live, EVER! Please consider making a donation to the … [Continue reading]
And the countdown has begun…
February 15, 2008 by
I booked the trip to Paris this morning. My sister Cathy and I depart on May 21st and return on June 1st giving us 10 days to explore the city in more depth than on the previous trips. We'll be staying in the Montparnasse area right on the border … [Continue reading]
Under-The-Weather Day-Dreaming…
February 11, 2008 by
So, reports are coming out that this year’s flu vaccine isn’t as effective as it should be, because strains that weren’t expected are popping up and I’m fairly sure that I am on the receiving end of one of those strains; at least I got the shot which … [Continue reading]
Food, glorious, delicious, tasty, spicy, FOOD!
February 8, 2008 by
I can't go somewhere and not end up writing about the food, and the trip to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo is no exception. I had some really great food on this trip. I didn't take a lot of pictures of food this time, I know, bad me, bad *spank* but I've got … [Continue reading]
Parasailing…
February 7, 2008 by
Is something I didn't think I would do, fear of heights and all that, but my Mexican Escape was all about firsts and trying new things, that is not what got me up in the air... It was the 2 margaritas before noon (what? vacation = no rules) and the … [Continue reading]
Working on things…
January 21, 2008 by
So, yeah, I haven't really written anything since late November... I got a cold on the plane back from Mexico, then the holidays happened, then my youngest Niece and Nephew gave me a respiratory infection that kicked my ass so hard I was out of work … [Continue reading]
So not on the diet plan…
January 21, 2008 by
Caramelized Apples with Puff Pastry & Whipped Cream. Defrost 1/3 sheet of puff pastry, and preheat oven to 400F Bake for 20 minutes, let cool slightly. Meanwhile: Make whipped cream 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1/8th cup sugar) WHIP … [Continue reading]
Ixtapa Sunsets (part 1)
November 28, 2007 by
So here's a few pics I shot at sunset... … [Continue reading]
