I went to a bridal shower today. First off, I cannot believe I am old enough that my daughter’s friends are getting married. Yet, they are. Second, I never realized how much a draw the Treadway Inn in Owego is as I grew up there. Yet, it is. The bridesmaids put together six themed gift… Continue reading Bridal Shower
A couple years back, I had a share in a CSA – Community Support Agriculture – which I loved. You can find entries on it by searching CSA here at my blog. It was a one year experience which I am still trying to repeat. I seem to have issues finding another farm that wanted… Continue reading How Does Your Garden Grow?
Yes, there are still parties to come. For the most part, though, it is OVER!!! Ben’s graduation was last Friday. His graduation party was last night. I may be exhausted but it is a happy exhaustion. Below are pics – well, not of the party as I never picked the camera up once people started… Continue reading It’s Over!
With the summer solstice having passed this weekend, summer is truly upon us. Here in upstate NY, we are actually getting warm weather and maybe even summer weather by the week’s end. So begins the huge summer cookout season. While my summer cookout season began with a wonderful picnic on Memorial Day weekend, I am… Continue reading Summer Cookout Season Upon Us
The way our society works these days there are no more long cooking sessions at the apron strings of mom and grandma. Actually, my family has so many events, practices and other commitments I often feel like I am a short order cook. I can live with that but the problem comes when children leave… Continue reading Review and Giveaway – “The Good Home Cookbook”
I admit I could never do a carb-free diet. I do, though, try to control the amount of carbs that I eat on a daily basis. I like a good sandwich for lunch, though, so am always looking for a less caloric and less carb rich alternative. Enter Arnold Multi-Grain Sandwich Thins. I first saw… Continue reading Product Review – Arnold Multi-Grain Sandwich Thins
I have blogged plenty this late in winter regarding my desire to have a garden this summer and fall. Part of my desire stems – pun intended – from the wonderful produce I received the one summer I was in a CSA, community-supported agriculture. Another piece of the puzzle is that I love fresh… Continue reading How Does Your Garden Grow?
I am usually a bake from scratch person but back in February, I decided to pick up a store-prepared, pop in the microwave dessert for my Valentine’s evening dinner. Now granted, that dinner was not all that romantic but I had what I liked to eat and this delicious little dessert. To start with, the… Continue reading Product Review – Betty Crocker Warm Mini Delights
You have spent all kinds of time changing your diet, exercising to get more fit, changing your lifestyle to be healthier. Now, what about your friends and family? Do you encourage or discourage them with your changes? I get daily emails from Sparkpeople.com and a recent one stuck in my mind – and in… Continue reading Your Friends and Family and Their Health
I know! There is a day or month for everything. Nutrition, though, deserves its own month – maybe even its own year. To become fit, you need to know how to eat more nutritiously. The American Dietetic Association sponsors National Nutrition Month. Please realize that there is more to nutrition than just eating. You need… Continue reading National Nutrition Month
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