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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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