I saw a version of this tortellini soup recipe online this week, but it involved a slow cooker and bulk sausage and skimming fat, and it took 4-7 hours. Good grief. Some dishes are great in the slow cooker, but if I can make the same thing in an hour or two, on the stove, […]
Crunchy Fudge (non-marshmallow) Bars
Everyone is probably familiar with the marshmallowy crispy cereal treats made with Rice Krispies. I was never a fan, as they were awfully sweet and gooey. As a rule, I love “sweet,” but these things…just a bit much, even for me. Years ago, my sister shared with me an alternate version of those crispy treats, […]
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A Final Gift from Mom
As I mentioned in THIS POST, the Covid-19 lockdown has given me time to explore several bins of photographs in our garage. Through this clearing out, I have discovered facets of my mother’s life I never knew. Mom passed from this life fairly recently (Jan. 15, at the age of 99 and 1/2) and I’ve […]
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Elastic-free Masks
If you’ve been sewing Covid-19 cloth masks for the masses (or even smaller batches for friends and family), but can’t find elastic anymore, here’s a suggestion: TIE MASKS. If you’re not sewing, but looking for other ways to keep busy while quarantined, HERE are 46 ideas. Feel free to click away. 🙂 If masks are […]
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Grandma Baker’s Sugar Cookie Recipe
Our family sugar cookie recipe has been around for four generations. My paternal grandmother, Nellie Jane, didn’t follow a written recipe; she simply combined and mixed ingredients until the dough was suitable for rolling. One year, my mom studied my grandmother’s method and took notes, estimating measurements. After a few attempts, Mom honed in on […]
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Waiting out / Emerging from COVID-19
On March 25th, I published this list about how to stay busy during the Covid-19 lockdown. Since then, I’ve been trying to accomplish all 46 suggestions. I’m having better luck with some than others. My FIRST UPDATES are in BLUE. Second (and final) UPDATES in DARK RED. ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~ […]
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Cannabis: A Family Experiment
In 2016, Dad’s neurologist suggested he try medicinal cannabis for his Parkinsons’ symptoms. You can read about the start of that journey HERE and HERE. Dad thought he was being sneaky and radical and flying under the radar of local law enforcement, even though medical marijuana had been approved here in Florida for personal purchase. […]
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Renovating Christmas
Christmas feels very different this year. I’m simplifying. I’m doing less. I’m spending less. I’m crazy less. I like it. What am I doing differently this year? I’m letting go. Letting go of some obligations, the self-pressure, and some (working towards all) expectations. It feels very good. Like drawing full, deep breaths into clear lungs […]
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