Monthly Archives: March 2013

Uhauls’ Lack Of Customer Service

Moving is never an easy thing to do – the packing, the logistics, leaving of friends and familiarity, the learning of a new home and location.  Nerves are already on edge and emotions tend to come to the surface easier … Continue reading

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My First Attempt At Borscht

With yet another winter weather system heading our way – I figured I needed to make a big pot of soup.  Also with the fluctuation in temperatures – the last of my root vegetables need to be used – since … Continue reading

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The Delicious Dessert That Follows A Wonderful Meal, Cinnamon Bread

I had a wonderful dinner menu planned for my birthday evening, but circumstances altered those plans and post-poned the dinner. The rest of the week was no better for making the planned menu, so last night I made my birthday … Continue reading

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Wire Beaded Necklace

Before leaving New York a friend of mine wanted to learn how to knit with wire.  My friend, Carla, is an incredible beader and I wish we had more time so that she could have taught me how to make … Continue reading

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What To Do With All Those Soap Pieces?

I was at my aunt’s house and she asked me if I had any ideas for how to use the little pieces of soap that she collects – and I think she is not alone.  I hate to get rid … Continue reading

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Stella Cooks Dinner….

Upon our leaving from New York, one of Stella’s friends gave her a kids cookbook (Better Homes and Gardens New Junior Cook Book).  They decided they could cook together from it using either FaceTime or Skype – love it!!!  The … Continue reading

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Comfort Food … But Not Just for a Snowy Day!

From Guest Blogger – Gail Osterman The snow storms that have “graced” the nation this winter recently brought to mind my family’s favorite comfort food from my childhood…homemade custard.    My sister and I would make snowmen, my father tackled the … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Brownies – Yummy!!!!!

We needed some snacks for the drive from New York to Virginia and that was one of the requests from my dear friends who were making the drive with us.  I had some pumpkin still left in the freezer – … Continue reading

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