My dear readers….I am so excited as I have family coming from up North…as we in SW Florida say…well, lets get more accurate and call it the Midwest. There is a difference….a big difference. There will be 5 guests…family members, so they really are not guests but the Captain and I are really looking…
My dear readers….today is Flag Day, ….yes, on June 14th 1777, a Presidential Proclamation was made…. From the Presidential Proclamation: With hands over hearts, Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs have long saluted Old Glory and honored its legacy. Our flag persists as a powerful representation of freedom and opportunity. Waving high above capitol buildings…
When the weight of the world seems heavy…let ’em eat cake! I am sure many of you have your go-to recipes….you know the ones where you have it memorized and when unexpected guests are coming or you need that really quick dessert? Yep, that is the one. Or two. Or three…oh my goodness, we all…
Lets talk potatoes…my favorite side dish by far. I love all kinds of potatoes especially creamy mashed potatoes with cream gravy, or brown gravy or just about any kind of gravy…and fried potatoes with onions…and Baked Potatoes loaded with cheese and broccoli…and roasted potatoes with butter and Lawry’s Seasoned Salt…and scalloped potatoes with 5…
Remember this Summertime Song? “Chh chh-chh, uh, Chh chh-chh, uh Chh chh-chh, uh, Chh chh-chh In the summertime when the weather is hot You can stretch right up and touch the sky When the weather’s fine You got swimmin’, you got swimmin’ on your mind!!!” Ok, my dear readers, I may have changed…
Today I am feeling…hmmmmm, I can’t really pinpoint my feeling or where it is coming from. It is a feeling of well being, while still being a bit unsettled….and yet, I love the “alone” time. It is a feeling of contentment with yet a bit of mystery coming from somewhere “out there”. It could…
Just down the road… and around the bend, Stands an old empty barn; nearing the end. It has sheltered no animals for many years now; no horses, no sheep, no steers or cows. At one time the paint was a bold shade of red; Now faded by weather and the sun overhead. The doors swing…
One of the Captain’s favorite veggies is the green bean! Yep! although he loves corn, peas and carrots….he would be happy if I served him green beans every day. So, I am always searching out new recipes for mixin’ it up a bit with green beans. Our Farmer’s Markets never let me down as…
Good Morning my dear readers and welcome to Summer…..and good eats! I have to tell you that I really love going to the local Farmer’s Market and seeing all the fresh vegetables and fruit mounded on the wooden tables. I always take my canvas bags and fill them to the brim with fresh flowers and…
My dear readers…I hope you are feeling a bit refreshed after such a nice long Holiday week-end. I know I am. I just can’t help feeling blessed as I look around me. I find myself smiling as I focus on beautiful thoughts. The world these days, is full of so many negatives and unfortunately so…
