I’m sure you’re wondering why I’ve attached a photo of my washing machine and a noticeably sparkling clean laundry room floor. (No, the laundry room has NOT been remodeled,…yet) This is a reprint from a post I on my Aunt’s Blog KTgreendesign.com from August of 2012 – I still have, and love, this machine – but beware […] Read more…
Vegie Wash : yes, that’s how I spell it
OK, Boys N’ Girls it’s your old pal Mr. Wizard….(Ouch, I’m really dating myself – and not in a good way). Today we’re making household cleaners….No, not like Breaking Bad! Pay attention dammit! 🙂 The other day I told you about how I clean a monumental amount of blueberries, well here’s what I used…I have […] Read more…
Blueberry Season 2014 : what a haul !!
It’s May and here that means that it’s U-Pick Season for blueberries ! Yay!! After the commercial harvest is done, the farmers let folks come in on the weekends and pick berries till they wear their fingers blue or wear a hole in their wallets! At $3.00 a pound, it’s not hard to do. But […] Read more…
Cox Seafood FL Shrimp : a new fave!
Have you ever bought something and found out that it was so good you just couldn’t wait to tell someone about it ? Well, this is one of those things. I’m a bargain shopper (no coupons, thank you … ok, maybe one or two). That said I have memberships to two warehouse clubs. Why 2? […] Read more…
Memorial Day : a day of reflection and thanks
It’s Memorial Day – and as the day nears it’s end, I’m feeling a bit guilty that I never did post anything special. I didn’t think I had much to contribute. Terabytes of data have already been spent on social media, tv, radio, etc, etc. on the subject. What else can I say. I can […] Read more…
Fresh Corn Salad : a new summer picnic staple !
It’s summer – the temp says 85 degrees…liar! It’s more like 95 degrees! Another thing that temperature gauge means is that it’s Fresh Corn Season. And not just any corn, Florida Corn. My favorite specialty veggie vendors have been closed all winter and spring getting ready for May and the annual Fraizer Corn Opening Day. […] Read more…
Roasted Chiles : Your chili will thank you!
For years I’ve been buying canned chiles because I use them in nearly everything TexMex that I cook. Having a spouse from AZ means I use a ton of them. Those tiny cans aren’t cheap. I mean, they’ve doubled in price over the years and the stores now don’t blink at $1.69 for one. Yes, […] Read more…
Local Haunt: the New – Old Sherwood Forest Nursery
Last week I put up a post about my Oakleaf Hydrangea that I’d bought the previous year at my favorite local nursery. After reading the post, my Aunt Kathy responded with a note that they’d been closed down. ‘GASP’ Noooo – I had to check this out. Besides, it was Mothers Day weekend and I […] Read more…
Bread & Butter Pickles : When life gives you cucumbers…
Memorial Day is on it’s way! It’s going to be a long, hot summer. In fact, already, yesterday it was HOT! (but not today) A while back I posted this recipe on my Aunt’s Blog ‘A Slice of Life in Perfect‘, after Labor Day, since we’ve got another picnic holiday coming up it came to mind. […] Read more…
Saddle up Bart !
Out on a road trip – I couldn’t resist. You’ll smile when you get it. (Hint: it’s one of my all-time favorite movies!!) Happy Hump Day !! Read more…