Category Archives: food

not going hungry any time soon

In case you’ve been wondering how I fill my hours here at the lake when the weather is cloudy and cool, here’s the answer. This was empty two weeks ago.   I’ve been busy—–and very happy. Yes, it’s a little … Continue reading

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new pot in town

So someone finally invented a 9 X 13 slow cooker!  Here’s the link on amazon, in case you want to read more about it: You can buy additional inserts, too. (I bought my new crock pot for less than Amazon’s $38, … Continue reading

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i’m trying, i really am

Okay, here’s why I haven’t posted anything for a few days.  Sarge is bringing his lady love home to RI to meet the family this holiday weekend.  This has involved a lot of cleaning and meal prep and grocery shopping … Continue reading

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it’s genetic

22 hours and 1900 miles apart.

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happiness is…

THURSDAY MORNING QUIZ Banjo Man is happy because: (A)  My plane was on time and now he can go home and show off his beautifully painted room, (B)  There is a new Wendy’s on Route 4 and I agreed to … Continue reading

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mother’s day texas-style

Is there any more pie??? Story Man and I went to HEB, the local supermarket chain, Sunday morning. We were greeted with a Wall of Pie. Texas strawberry-berry pie. There were Mother’s Day balloons on the ceiling, their ribbons hanging … Continue reading

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recreating the figs & pigs sandwich

Remember my delight with a roasted mushroom sandwich in Worcester during Sew Expo a few weeks ago? It was REALLY easy to do it myself.  All I need were sliced mushrooms (which I sauteed in a little bit of olive … Continue reading

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it’s a date

When I answered the phone Sunday night, a little voice said, “Hi, Grandma.” “Well, hi, John,” I said.  My grandson is not a kid who likes to talk on the phone, so this was a surprise.  Then he hit me … Continue reading

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can’t resist a peach

Deep Eddy has introduced a new flavor to its vodka line. Peach. My sweet daughter-in-law has arranged for us to take a tour of the Deep Eddy Vodka processing plant.  Our husbands will not accompany us, so if we get … Continue reading

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super dogs, bowl, commercials

For years we’ve gone to Ruth and Kenny’s for the Super Bowl. For years they’ve served hot dogs. My favorite.  With chopped onions and steamed buns and relish. Here’s Kenny, who cooks the hot dogs.  Thank you, Kenny! I love … Continue reading

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