Summer As I sit here in my office looking out of the 6 foot window onto my world, I hear the hum of the mowers, the passing traffic and birds. All of nature is resonating as it should on this day of puffy clouds and blue sky. I noted this morning while having breakfast with one …
Month: May 2016
Today’s Recipe-Vegetable Hash & Eggs
Vegetable Hash and Eggs 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Med Onion Thin Sliced 1 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Thyme 4 Lg Garlic Cloves Minced 2 ½ Cups Peeled Sweet Potatoes Cubed 2 ½ Cups Fingerling Potatoes Cut in Half ¼ Cup Water 2 Cups Swiss Chard Chopped and packed 3 Cups Spinach packed ½ Tsp Kosher …
Is It Just Me? Road Manners
Road Manners Often I rant on about how good manners have been lost in our Western society. Modern youth know nothing of the days of Emily Post and Ann Lander's tips on etiquette. In a time when such things were the rule of the day, we even had good road manners. Today I was sitting at …
Diva Recipe of the Day-Moussaka Medley
Our Diva Version of a Mediterranean Favorite. MOUSSAKA MEDLEY Oven 375 ° Serves 6 Total Appx. 1 hr 50 min 9”X 13” Pan 2 Lg Egg Plants (Appx 2 ½ lb) cut ½ inch slices 3 Pkgs Cremini Mushrooms 3 Cups Parmesan Cheese ½ Cup Rice Wine Vinegar 2 Tbsp Soy 2 Cups Plain Greek …
Is It Just Me? Stop and Hug the Good Ones
Stop and Hug the Good Ones Sadly I must speak metaphorically on this issue. In this world of chaos and confusion there are so many good souls, and furry babies on this Earth Plane that should be giving angel hugs all day. Sadly if you attempt any such gesture these days you are likely to …
Today’s Recipe- Chicken & Onion Orzo Soup
SPRING CHICKEN & ONION ORZO SOUP Large Soup Pot; Serves 8-10 ¼ Cup Butter 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Med Sweet Onion Slices 1 Lg Leek, Thinly Sliced 1 Bunch Green Onion, Thinly Sliced 2 Cups chopped roasted chicken 2 Cups Snow Peas Chopped 4 Cups Chicken Broth 4 Cups Chicken Stock 2 Cups Water …
Is It Just Me? Service Owed for Money Paid
Service Owed for Money Paid.... I've mentioned before that I eat breakfast at a place each morning and there is always an a retired military person who sits in her designated seat, at her designated table and eats her same meal each day. She is a good customer who always shops at the chain's retail …
Today’s Recipe-Pulled Pork BBQ- Slow Cooker
Pulled Pork BBQ- Slow Cooker Slow Cooker on Low Cook Time 8 hours Serves 8 1 (5 lb ) Pork Butt Roast Salt/Pepper To Taste 4 Lg Cloves of Garlic Minced 1 (14 oz) Can Beef Broth ½ Cup Ketchup ½ Cup Instant Espresso brewed 2 Tbsp Liquid Smoke Line the slow cooker with an …
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Today’s Thought…Irritations!!!
Irritations!!! I am one of those folks who believe that the first hour is the rudder of the day. What you think about all day long is what you become. Yudda, Yudda....So today I began by relaxing into my day by listening to alpha wave meditation music, saying my prayer for the day, hugging the …
Recipe Today-Roasted Salmon with Herbed Yogurt
Roasted Salmon with Herbed Yogurt Oven 325° 25 Min Prep 25 Min Roast Serves 8 2 ½ lb Wild Salmon Fillet (salt and pepper to taste) 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 2 tsp Dried Oregano, Crushed 1 Med Lemon Zest (set aside) and Juiced 1 Cup Greek Yogurt Plain ½ Lg English cucumber, …
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