A "HEARTY" VALENTINE'S DINNER For those who question how to keep animal products out and taste in, last night's Valentine's Day dinner, which I made for Mitch and I (it was nice to be in the kitchen cooking on a Thursday) was almost entirely plant-based, with absolutely no deprivation. I made stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer for our happy hour, simply stuffing them with … [Read more...] about Back in the Kitchen
Let’s Get it Started….
Whenever I think about the word love, I always feel the Beatles, and John in particular, said it better than anyone else. On this Valentine's Day, remember that love comes in many different colors and flavors and that we each have more than enough of it to go around. Much love to my friends and family near and far...old and new, to my boys, Derek, Kyle and Pete...and to their … [Read more...] about Let’s Get it Started….
Mother’s (and Father’s) Little Helper? Maybe Not.
ONE MORE REASON DOCTORS MAKE ME CRAZY The hypnotic drug, otherwise known as the little sleeping pill we call Ambien, has been making the news lately, though not as much as it probably should be. We have all heard stories of people who have eaten, cooked (as with fire) and even driven under the influence of Ambien, without remembering that these things happen. It might be … [Read more...] about Mother’s (and Father’s) Little Helper? Maybe Not.
Run to the Light….
GOING SOLO Week 7 of Biggest Loser found the contestants going solo. After they got their t-shirts, it was time for the temptation challenge. In honor of Valentine's Day they would be holed up in a room full of sweets for 10 minutes. Whoever consumed the most calories would win a 2 pound advantage on the scale....oh how I HATE the temptation challenges on every level! To … [Read more...] about Run to the Light….
Trash to Treaures. Done.
THE GARAGE SALE RECAP It took Mitch and I a while to actually have our garage sale, even though we thought about it for months. In our 30plus years together, we have had a few and we knew exactly what to expect. We were up at the crack of dawn and though we said the sale was from 8-1, by 8:05 we had had our first "rush" of customers which amounted to our first $85.00. We … [Read more...] about Trash to Treaures. Done.