Living way out in the country has lots of positives - being near a good Chinese takeout restaurant is not one of them. I've been trying to use my Instant Pot to cook with more often, instead of using it only for rice, potatoes or hard boiled eggs, or making yogurt. I bought a couple … Continue reading How to Make amazing Wonton Soup!
A Surprise Sighting of the Owls of the Night
The cold crept back again 2 nights ago. Yesterday, the snow arrived. Heavy, all morning. And by evening, it was over knee deep with 18 inches on the ground. Night arrived as the clouds departed. Now it’s even colder outside with clear skies, stars from heaven blinking away, and a large yellow moon hung in … Continue reading A Surprise Sighting of the Owls of the Night
Smart Ways to Take a Great Photo of your Favorite Pet
Follow some simple rules for a great photograph of your pet. These ideas work even if a family member is also in the photo. Though many phone cameras are great and get better every year, the more professional photographs will be taken with an SLR camera (most are now all digital), which have a lot … Continue reading Smart Ways to Take a Great Photo of your Favorite Pet
What Does Successful Retirement Look Like For You?
I retired a month ago. I sold my business and took down the proverbial shingle. So now what? Retirement used to mean you put in your 25 – 30 years, maybe even 40 years, collected the gold watch, and went fishing. If you had a pension you started collecting on it and filed for Social … Continue reading What Does Successful Retirement Look Like For You?
A surprising new way to make Angel Food Cake
I just read about making angel food cake in a cast iron pot in a recent issue of Southern Cast Iron Magazine - yes, so surprising, no hole in the center! I just had to try it. It calls for a 4 quart cast iron pot - I used my 3 quart cast iron pot … Continue reading A surprising new way to make Angel Food Cake
How To Make Surprisingly Good Stuffed Pork Chops With Gravy
Last week I showed how easy it was to make chicken Shake and Bake mix at home - and this week it's time for the pork Shake and Bake home version. I'm also giving you a new recipe to try: stuffed Shake and Bake pork chops with onion gravy. You'll need one pork chop per … Continue reading How To Make Surprisingly Good Stuffed Pork Chops With Gravy
How to Make my Copycat Shake & Bake Crumbs for Chicken
Those little boxes of pre-made crumbs for poultry are convenient, but so expensive! And really, the packets of "shake & bake" are common things you probably already have in your kitchen. I make my own bread crumbs, so for me the cost is a few cents for the spices. I save all bits of bread … Continue reading How to Make my Copycat Shake & Bake Crumbs for Chicken
I Didn’t Know How Bad my Cats Teeth Really Were!
We have an old stray cat, named Tommy. So original for a tom cat right? At one time he was quite feral. He would spit and hiss if we got within 10 feet of him. We persisted, giving Tommy a wooden box on the front porch, and a heating pad to stay warm all winter. … Continue reading I Didn’t Know How Bad my Cats Teeth Really Were!
Can You Count the Important Things in Your Life?
A Life Lesson: It’s the little things that count How often do the things that went wrong plague your thoughts? The harsh words spoken, an accident, a plan that went awry…. Our minds often tend to focus on things that were hurtful, a mistake or we delve into “what if” thinking. What if we change … Continue reading Can You Count the Important Things in Your Life?
I found the Best Socks ever! Bombas!
I don't do many endorsements, but recently I decided to try Bombas socks. You know the ads on TV - they donate a pair for every paid sold. So at least with my splurge for me, I am also helping someone else at the same time. I was tired of short ankle height socks - … Continue reading I found the Best Socks ever! Bombas!