This Chicken Bistro recipe makes a great one pot meal and is delicious hot or cold. My friend Christine shared the recipe with me and it's one of the meals my daughter requests often. It makes a large quantity for sharing at a potluck or a big family dinner. You can easily substitute some of the ingredients to your tastes. I recently added a … [Read more...]
Turks & Caicos
On the beach overlooking the ocean is one of my favorite places to be. I had the opportunity to visit Turks and Caicos a few years ago and the beach and ocean there is stunning. My pictures really don't do it justice. It reminds me of the old bain de soleil suntan lotion commercial. If you are wanting to relax and enjoy aqua blue … [Read more...]
The Everyday
Mug by artist Kelly Rae Roberts I like to scrapbook although I haven't done much of it this past year. There are a lot of scrapbookers who enjoy documenting and scrapbooking everyday life. I used to think scrapbooking the little things that make up your every day was a waste of time. I have a hard time keeping up with all of my vacation, … [Read more...]
Dashboard Jesus
Dashboard Jesus A good friend of mine is going through a divorce and has two teenagers at home. She has a plastic statue of Jesus suctioned to the dashboard of her van. I don't think I've ever come across a dashboard Jesus before. I've seen hawaiian girls in grass skirts and maybe even a statue of the Blessed Mother Mary, but not Jesus. It … [Read more...]
New York City Highlights
Central Park, NYC I thought I'd share some pictures from my mother and daughter trip to New York City this summer. I have been to New York City several times and there is always something new to explore. John Lennon Memorial in Central Park Sculpture of Hans Christian Anderson- Central Park, NYCWe rented bikes and had a guided … [Read more...]
La Bodega Restaurant
fig and goat cheese empanada I'm one of those ladies who likes to lunch. I recently met a friend at a Spanish tapas restaurant called La Bodega. I had been there before for dinner, but I didn't realize they offered a lunch buffet for $12. The tapas buffet had a huge antipasto platter, some dips and spreads, and 2 or 3 … [Read more...]
Missouri State Fair
Who Knew? Everyone needs to experience a State Fair at least once in their lifetime. I remember going to the State Fair in Pennsylvania when I was a kid. I loved riding all of the carnival rides, looking at all of the animals, and eating funnel cakes. At that time they didn't … [Read more...]
Gratitude Monday
My dog Fritz I'm grateful we finally found a day to go the Missouri State Fair that wasn't 100 degrees and worked with our schedule. It's been something I've wanted to do with my family for several years now. I'm also grateful I found a new groomer for our miniature schnauzer. He was starting to look like the Tramp from Lady and … [Read more...]
Back to School
First Day of School It's back to school time! I can remember the excitement and fear of embarking on a new school year. As my children enter 8th and 11th grade they too are filled with mixed emotions. They wish for a few more weeks of unstructured lazy days staying up late and sleeping until noon. The freedom to plan their own day … [Read more...]
Goldstar
Greenwich Village- Sex and The City was filmed here. Lady Liberty at Sunset I love to share new things I discover whether it be a store, book, recipe or in this case a website. My friend came across it when we were looking for some ideas of different things to do in New York City. The website is Goldstar. It … [Read more...]