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Everything in my life seems tied in one way or another to food … and that’s a good thing, as far as I am concerned! At the beginning of 1963 I moved from Wyoming to the Pacific Northwest … and more than half a century went by before I finally made it up to the… Continue reading Flowers, Food, and Fun!

Just wanted to share this delicious dish that we had for dinner last night (minus the mushrooms at our house, since we’re not super fond of them). It was so tasty, so easy, and so quick to prepare! I used it for my next “recipe of the month” which I contribute regularly to our local… Continue reading Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Yes, I live right here in “Starbuck’s coffee country”, and I do enjoy a freshly-brewed cup of their French or Italian dark roast coffee ─ but absolutely nothing can compare to the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee my husband and I enjoyed at the famous Graycliff Restaurant in Nassau. Our meal at the very elegant Graycliff… Continue reading Coffee … the best cup ever!

One of my most favorite places in all of Italy is San Gimignano! It has been far too long since my last visit, and I am ready to go back! On separate visits to this medieval village of ancient towers, we eagerly repeated our delightful dinners at Albergo Cisterna. The truly Tuscan cuisine we enjoyed… Continue reading San Gimignano

Too many people think the grass is greener somewhere else ─ but the grass is green where you water it. Remember that. And keep in mind that a plate of freshly-cut fruit for breakfast makes every day better too!

Would I put on a garage sale myself ─ probably not (although we certainly have more than enough inventory to have a really big garage sale). Checking out local garage sales here in our area is an enjoyable summertime pastime for my husband and me. We learned early on to plan our route by neighborhood,… Continue reading Garage Sales … yes or no?

Someone wiser than me already said this … but it certainly bears repeating because it is so very true! “Time and friends are two things that become more valuable the older you get.” Try your very best to make every day a delicacy to be enjoyed!