This month I’d like you to meet is Sarah Carey. She’s the editor for Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food Magazine. Sarah makes amazingly simple and easy to fix meals. Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for new ideas or a novice needing basic knowledge, Sarah is your girl! She’s really improved dinner time around my house! …
Who want’s a super easy make ahead Thanksgiving dinner side dish? Mango Ginger Glazed Carrots 2 16 oz. packages Baby Carrots 1 8 oz. jar Mango Ginger Chutney 1/2 cup light Brown Sugar 1 teaspoon fresh Cilantro or Parsley Steam the carrots for 10 minutes or until they are just cooked through. Spread them out …
I think I’ve mentioned before that Halloween is my favorite holiday. Last year I made Blue Cheese Brain Dip and served it up in a full sized skull replica. This year I thought, instead of the traditional meat(loaf) hand, I’d mix it up a bit and serve… Country “hand” pate! I followed this recipe, and …
After lunch and, a visit with the “Emperor”, I guided my husband down a narrow alley in Chinatown for a special treat. “Uh, where are we going again?” “It’s just this way, c’mon you’ll love it!” “Ohhhh Kaayyy” Finally we ducked into a tiny, I mean teeny tiny, shop, and the owner greeted us like …
It’s one of our favorite cities! I suspect we could go back every year and not do the same things twice. This time we revisited a few of our favorite places plus had a few new adventures. We treated our selves by hiring a car for the drive from the airport. You know the guys …
San Francisco is about 10 to 15 degrees cooler than Eugene in the summer. It was weird packing jeans and sweaters and jackets, I had a few doubts along the way, but I put my faith in the forecast and did it. So, happy I did! The mornings were chilly, afternoons sunny but not too …
My son bought tickets to see Harry and Potters (yes this is a real band) with his friends. We drove up early so Kell and company could have a day enjoying the city, teenager style. Hanging out with the kids for hours was not going to happen. So what did Jef and I do for …
Photo courtesy of HairColorCorner If you’re like me you’d rather not have to fuss with your hair while at the beach. That being said, I’d also like it if I had a modicum of style. Is it too much to ask? Here are a few links that make beach hair easy! First, a tutorial from …
Photo courtesy of Oh Happy Day! Can you tell me why the lighting in dressing rooms is so bad? Especially when trying on a bathing suit! Anyone? Also? I need a tan. Fortunately I have a plan that will spare the populace of Maui from witnessing my translucent complexion. First exfoliate very, very well. I …
Photo courtesy of The Enchanted Home It’s been years since I read a “beach read” on an actual beach! I’m suitably excited, so I set off on a search of this Summers offerings and this is what I’ve found. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead And then, I thought I’d …
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