“Anyway, like I was sayin’, shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey’s uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp… Continue reading Berries in bloom
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Raspberry Rhubarb Jam
Rhubarb – how I love thee and how I hate thee!!! Rhubarb causes so much excitement because it’s the first thing to harvest in the spring which means it is almost the start of gardening season. (Here in the Pacific Northwest, that season starts late and ends quick!!!) I also hate rhubarb – what in… Continue reading Raspberry Rhubarb Jam
Garden Update – May 2024 (later)
I know I already posted about the garden for the month of May, but I find myself walking around the backyard multiple times a day just to gaze at the dirt. There is something so satisfying about watching things grow. I have harvested rhubarb, radishes and spinach so far. The rhubarb is excelling! If only… Continue reading Garden Update – May 2024 (later)
Sourdough – It’s a journey
*links in this post are affiliate links which means that I may make a bit of money if purchased through my link For anyone who is frugal, I’m sure that making things for yourself from scratch is high on your list. It is for me!! I decided that after I retired, I would delve into… Continue reading Sourdough – It’s a journey
Away from Home: Arches NP
Here is chapter 3 from our trip to Southern Utah last month. If you missed the other chapters, read them here and here. Arches National Park is located just outside Moab, UT. It has become a ‘timed entry permit required’ park. Like so many national parks, it became overrun and extremely busy and they implemented… Continue reading Away from Home: Arches NP
Use Up – Rotisserie Chicken
Who doesn’t love a $4.99 Costco Rotisserie Chicken? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked into Costco for the sole purpose of getting dinner via a rotisserie chicken and strawberries or a salad. But, often so much ends up going in the trash. Here’s a few little things to use up as much… Continue reading Use Up – Rotisserie Chicken
Away from home: Capital Reef NP
Growing up, my parents took my younger brother & I on some long road trips to national parks! (Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.) I loved getting to see these places to different from the flat farmland of IL. As an adult living in WA, those amazing terrains in these national parks are amazing to… Continue reading Away from home: Capital Reef NP
Garden Update – May 2024
The garden is growing. Well, some of it! I know I’m using old seeds in order to use up what we have in the house, so I’m attributing that to some things just not doing anything! First up are the peas, spinach, thyme and chives next to the house. There were 3 different packets of… Continue reading Garden Update – May 2024
Away from home: Grand Staircase – Escalante
*some links in this post contain affiliate links which means I will make a portion of any sales directed thru my links Ahh, southern Utah – you are so beautiful!!! We recently went on vacation to Southern Utah and visited Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Capital Reef, Arches and Canyonlands national parks. I’ll start with the… Continue reading Away from home: Grand Staircase – Escalante
Reducing food waste – Freeze Drying
*some links below may be affiliate links which means if the item is purchased through the link, I may make a small commission Have you ever seen those foods/meals you can buy that are supposed to last up to 25 years? Those are freeze dried meals! Why would you want a freeze dried (FD) meal?… Continue reading Reducing food waste – Freeze Drying