It’s hard to believe that we’re halfway through September! Like most of you, I’m starting to plan for the upcoming holidays. I usually create a special folder marked for holiday meals as I plan for each of the special occasions and holidays. This includes not only dinners, but also breakfasts, brunches, and baked goods. For…
As summer winds down and the temperatures start to cool, I’m excited for seasonal veggies to make a comeback! And while, toward the end of the week, you’ll see favorite foods like butternut squash and apples, most of the meals will be centered around end-of-the-year summer seasonal veggies, such as zucchini, tomatoes, and basil. Some…
Happy Labor Day Weekend! I’m a bit late in posting today, but for good reason. I opted to start my fall decorating yesterday instead of working on the blog post. Yikes! I’ve grown tired of my summery-deco, and with a rainy day, dark, and overcast, it put me in the mood to pull out fall…
Last week was a fun four-day filled mini-vacation, or maybe I should say, getaway. We enjoyed camping again, surrounded by trees and forest, and enjoyed meals where the fresh air sparked appetites while the aroma of grilled meats made our stomachs growl in anticipation! Over the weekend, we decided on pancakes for breakfast. In a…
This week, it’s about camping! No, I’m not talking about tent camping and open fires with coffee percolating in a tin coffee pot —this is not the type of camping I’m referring to. It’s more like glamping, but hey, we’re getting up in age, so a nice, soft bed, a propane-fueled stove with an oven,…
I have a couple of recipes I plan to publish soon, one of which is this Caramelized Peach and Fried Goat Cheese Salad. This salad has so many flavors that will burst in your mouth. Caramelized grilled peaches and goat cheese slices that are breaded and fried are served atop fresh salad greens with dried…
Our neighbor, Barbara, is a jewel! She loves gardening, and you should see her backyard. Gorgeous with lots of flowers, trees, shrubs, and sitting areas. You feel like you’ve stepped into a paradise and want to stay for a while to soak up the beauty. She also has a lovely vegetable garden. And, she enjoys…
Summer usually means being kicked back and relaxing, right? It sure hasn’t been that way this summer so far. I’ve enrolled in writing classes with webinars, Zoom meetings, and many facets that seem to be taking over my life – in a good way. That said, it’s playing hectic with my meal plans. I often…