It’s Halloween week! I’m sure for many, there will be Halloween parties at school, lots of treats, and plenty of baking. Even for empty-nesters like us, there will be baking and goodies. In fact, I plan to set up a table in our driveway and have snacks and baked goods for anyone who’d like some. …
To start Life on the Road from the beginning, start here! Olallieberries, Wine Tasting Beach Style, & New Friends San Luis Obispo County, California (The Central Coast)San Simeon State ParkEarth Date: 8/16/21 – 8/19/21 What we visited and did: San Simeon State Park: Home to two campgrounds — San Simeon Creek Campground and Washburn Primitive…
When we were stationed in Hawaii, I learned to cook a few Asian influenced dishes that we came to love. Although it’s been years since I last made pansit or lumpia, I still occasionally make fried rice to pair with Asian dishes. You have options…everyone likes those! It’s one of those recipes that vary depending…
It’s that time again, you know, holiday meal planning. For Halloween, we like to greet trick-or-treaters and their parents by sitting out front to hand out candy. This year will be no different, though we plan to hand out candy once they’ve gone through the maze. Still, I like to have something warm to drink…
We arrived prepared, flashlights in hand, ready for darkness to cloak the land. Anticipation filled our souls, seeking fulfillment, but mostly the thrill of it all. I’m talking about a corn maze! Not just any maze, but a five-acre maze that weaves you through the corn stalks, hoping not to get lost. Five of us,…
It’s not too late to crochet this fun autumn plant poky, or fridgie, for all your fall festivities! The kids will adore this scarecrow with yarn-straw poking from his pants, head, and arms. Crochet “patches” adorn his pants and shirt, while a miniature straw hat is perched on his head, creating the most adorable scarecrow…
When the temperature drops, a good, hearty bowl of stew is on the horizon. Using the last of summer’s bounty, this Zucchini Stew is perfect, jam-packed with vegetables. Onion, green bell pepper, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, and garlic. Fresh seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and spices complete this hearty stew. Flavor is imparted by browning the vegetables…
What I love about Mexican food is that it’s so forgiving! Fish can be dredged in something as simple as flour, adding chili and garlic powder, and it would be delicious in a taco. I love biting into crispy fish, so with the addition of crushed crackers, flour, and Panko, it’s just the way I…