Strawberry Clouds I had some egg whites left over from the other day and Dad’s veteran buddy, Denis, gave us more strawberries so it was time for some meringues. As I’m at my Dad’s house, I don&#82…

I've updated my food blog with a recipe for crispy, light strawberry meringue clouds

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Left arm with blue strap and blood draw kit plus red sqeezy.

Giving a little of myself at the One Blood Big Red Bus bloodmobile.

Small ice cream mixer making strawberry ice cream as I relax in a recliner.

Manually churning ice cream is so hard - having to get up to turn it is so yesterday. Fortunately, my little Donvier fits in my lap so I can sit in the recliner to finish the job

Congratulations!

Champagne Salad sans Pineapple A little over ten years ago, I published my mom’s recipe for Champagne Salad. This southern staple is a tasty mix of strawberries, bananas, pineapple and pecans with the addition of cream che…

I've updated my food blog with a delicious dessert - Champagne salad sans pineapple
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Key Lime Pie with Pretzel/Graham Cracker Crust I’ve always been a fan of Nellie and Joe’s Key Lime Juice and their recipe for key lime pie. However, when I poured from my bottle, it was almost brown with age so I ran out and got six…

I've updated my food blog with a recipe for Key Lime Pie
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Great heron stands on beach

This great heron proudly posed for me during my walk on the beach.

Corned Beef Hash My sister did several corned beef briskets in the slow cooker for St Patrick’s and she brought some of her leftovers over to Dad’s. We made sandwiches and there was enough left for me t…

I've updated my food blog with a recipe:
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In a blue Penzey's Resist t-shirt, I stand before Doll the horse

My Heart Is Moved by All I Cannot See

My heart is moved by all I cannot save:
So much has been destroyed.
I have to cast my lot with those who, age after age, perversely, with no extraordinary power, reconstitute the world.

~Adrienne Rich

Black cat sits on stairs with piles of books nearby.

Friendly cat escorted me around the two levels of books at the The Book House Bookshop in Maplewood, MO

Moon above branches in blue sky

Moonrise in Mississippi

Lemon Butter Garlic Herb Tilapia This recipe can be used with any mild fish. We had tilapia filets in the freezer so that is what we used. The herbs are based on what you’re feeling like – you’ll want about 1 tea…

I've updated my food blog with a recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal:
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No Easter tree?

Sunset over the mountains around Asheville, NC.

"Look around
Leaves are brown
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter."
Hazy Shade of Winter by The Bangles

Rice Krispies Crunch Bars cut into stars and a unicorn on a paper plate

I've updated my food blog with some lovely Rice Krispies Treats and Chocolate Crunch bars
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Nutty Chocolate Banana Scones I had a single overripe banana and I didn’t want to put it in the freezer so I went through my recipes to find one that uses only one banana. I came across a scone recipe that I upped the pro…

I've updated my food blog with a recipe for scones that are super tasty but, as a bonus, are another way to use up an overripe banana.
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Standing with Wilde, a Troll at the NC Arboretum

Went on a Troll Trail adventure today at the NC Arboretum. Thomas Dambo is just so creative using recycled materials to create art installations. These “Baby Trolls” are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
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Spiced Blueberry Orange Bran Muffins Michelle worked on a different muffin recipe today. It is a little sweeter with the blueberries, orange and applesauce but lower overall added sugar. It also uses bran to up the fiber content. The …

I've updated my food blog with another muffin recipe - this one is a nicely spiced blueberry, orange and bran muffin.
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I tried regular, store bought bubbles and they just went rubbery. I used the recipe I found online with sugar and corn syrup to make the crystals visible when freezing.

¾ cup warm water
2 tablespoons dish soap
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons sugar

Stir gently to dissolve the sugar.

Winter science is fun! I went outside with a bubble wand to make bubbles and to see them freeze. It was well under the 12° required but the wind kept blowing my bubbles away. I finally sat in my car and was able to catch the phenomenon before my hands got too cold I had to go inside.

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

Hawk in tree

"I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly I know a hawk from a handsaw." Hamlet
~William Shakespeare

Trees in the forefront and sun lighting the overcast sky

Sunset through snowfall.

Sunset looking west across Asheville, North Carolina

The pastel tides,
Split and arch like rainbows,
Alive, protecting Mother Earth,
By a landslide.

Mountain High© by Sueann Nickerson

My Six Month Diabetes Journey This blog post is about how I was able to manage my diabetes with six months of hard work. Your mileage may vary and this in no way replaces consulting with your own medical professionals. Let me s…

I've posted a blog about my six month journey to managing my diabetes.
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Sunset painting the clouds above the mountains east of Asheville.

"I have seen from my window
the fiesta of sunset in the distant mountain tops." ~Pablo Neruda

Fifteen cranberry orange relish muffins sitting on a black stovetop

I've updated my food blog with a recipe for Cranberry Orange Relish Muffins.
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Slice of breakfast casserole, overlooking the rain soaked parking lot.

I've updated my food blog with a recipe for an Eggy Casserole Bake
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Purple, green and gold sugar cover the top of a round King Cake in an aluminum pan.

For some today is Insurrection Day but for others it is Three Kings Day and time for the first King Cake of the season.

I've updated my food blog with a review of Paul's Pastry Shop King Cake:
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