Beautiful pics of osprey Christopher Martin Photography The pair of Ospreys who summer on the Castle Junction bridge’s nest raised two chicks through adolescence this year. When I spent a day watching them in August that meant there were four of these raptors, now all very close to the same size, interacting with one another…Read more »
Homemade Beet Chips
Are you looking for something to munch on, but you’re having a hard time, because you’re trying to stay on a diet? Well, try these. You will need: 4 medium size beets 2 T. olive oil 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika 1 T. sea salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, wash, peel outer skin,…Read more »
Shame on Goodwill
When did thrift store employees become too arrogant to take second hand items? Wasn’t Goodwill intended for the people with low incomes to be able to purchase furniture at a price that they could afford? Why are thrift stores such as Goodwill and others snubbing their noses at perfectly good items because there might be…Read more »
Zucchini Soup
I’m always thinking of different ways to use zucchini. Here is a delicious soup. You will need: 1 medium zucchini, cut into small chunks 1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked 1 T. parsley 1 T. basil 1 T. oregano 2 carrots, chopped 2 clove garlics, peeled and cut into small pieces 1 medium onion, cut into…Read more »
Fish Vegetable Soup
A small pumpkin had fallen off the vine in my garden. I didn’t want to waste it, so I came up with this soup. It turned out quite delicious. You will need these ingredients: 1 small sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and chopped 1 small zucchini, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon parsley 1 teaspoon pepper…Read more »
Kyoto After Sunset: Nishiki Market, Pontocho, Kamogawa River
Originally posted on life to reset:
If you are a solo female traveler like me, I’m pretty sure that you will take every precaution there is to ensure your safety no matter where you are. It can be via educating yourself on the country you are planning to visit, maybe joining a tour instead of…
Twenty Good Reasons to Visit Ireland
Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
“Take every praiseworthy characteristic of the Irish pub – democratic; spontaneous; generous; sociable; wild; nostalgic; cossetting – and you have to amplify all those characteristics to explain the charm of this little bar, with its stone floor, with its artworks, with its punky staff, with its excellent drinks…
Avocado Macaroni Salad
Are you looking for something different, yet healthy for lunch? Try this. You will need: 1 pkg. 12 oz. elbow pasta 2 avocados 2 tsp. fresh thyme salt & pepper to taste 5 slices bacon 3/4 cup mayo. 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 T. sugar 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tsp. thyme leaves Boil a large pot…Read more »
Do You Know Your Liver?
When something is wrong with the liver, it has a serious effect on almost every organ in the body. The liver is the body’s filter and everything goes through it. Did you know that millions of people are living with Hepatitis C and they don’t know it? Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Alcohol, autoimmune diseases, and…Read more »
Pulled BBQ Chicken
If you’d rather have chicken than pork, this is the recipe for you. You will need: 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, skin peeled and chopped 1/3 cup cider vinegar 5 tablespoons molasses salt & pepper to taste 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 14 oz. can tomato…Read more »