What a Difference A Day Makes, 24 little hours… There’s a rainbow before me, Skies above can’t be stormy….. or so the song lyrics say. There is a lot of truth in those few phrases! I started this blog in November 2013, when I retired from Aviation. I titled it: “Me and My Captain” Retirement:…
The visit to “The Lady and Sons Restaurant” was a no-brainer in Savannah, and one cannot be in Savannah and not see reminders of Paula Deen’s existence…..as well as reminders of a city full of rich history. We stayed in the RiverFront District, which was a drift back in time to the days of the…
Back Roads Nostalgia….. I really enjoy getting off the main highways and exploring the back roads when I am traveling. Thank goodness, the Captain likes it too! There are so many more things to discover and see….rather than the mundane, familiar signs, touting the next food chain, gas station or hotel… that pop up every…
Cherry Vanilla Chocolate Floats….so yummy! One evening a few weeks ago, the Captain and I had a hankerin’ for a root beer float! So we made a quick trip to the market to get root beer and vanilla ice cream. While there, we started looking at the different ice cream flavors and toppings for ice…
Tijeras Wraps are simple to make with simple ingredients! Most likely you have everything in your pantry…except for the avocado perhaps. It is almost like making a BLT (Bacon, lettuce and tomato) with a couple extra ingredients. I like to use turkey bacon but you can use the bacon of your choice. I like Jenny-O…
Rhubarb Blossom Cheesecake! I have collected so many cook books and recipes over the years and I keep adding to them on each trip the Captain and I go on. (I will have lots of low country recipes to share with you from the many friends we met on our last journey). However, I…
Always Feels Good To Come Back Home…(check out the feature video on the upper right side of my home page and you will see why we love Cape Coral so much!) It is always nice to get away whether it is for a long vacation or a long week-end which is sorta what the Captain…
Fountain of Youth…I promised to update you on my trip to the Fountain of Youth! I am sorry it has taken me a couple days to provide this critical information. I keep staring in the mirror, in anticipation of the lines and wrinkles (and extra weight….well, why not? I believe in Miracles!) magically…
St. Augustine…The Captain…and Me….yes, we visited this old city as we made our way up to Charleston, South Carolina for our wedding anniversary! (June 3rd) Did you know that St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States? Every time I hear the name, I think of an old song about…
Home Made Pizza Dough….I love pizza! It is one of my favorite meals…I think it is because you can change toppings by what you have in the fridge or what you have a “hankerin’” for! Below is a never fail pizza dough. You can make the dough plain or add the herbs of your choice….
Grilled Bread with Cotija Cheese…I love crispy toasted bread dripping with goodness and served with …well, served with anything! There is a little Italian cafe tucked into a little strip of shops very close to our home….and I love to go there for the toasted bread with a dipping sauce of Parmesan cheese, extra virgin…
Prosciutto Basil Crostini is a quick and easy appetizer…for indoor or outdoor party guests…or just for two! I grow basil in my Secret Garden and can not imagine being without it. I can toss together an appetizer in two shakes of a lambs tail…add a nice bottle of wine and the Captain and I are set…