No long winded post here – just one of my Mom’s violets. Have I told you that she’s got a ‘thumb’ for violets! (I don’t know if it’d be a green thumb,…or a violet one. LOL) She can take one of those $3.00 tiny plants from the store and transform it into a blooming powerhouse […] Read more…
Seriously, I use this in everything that even resembles something Italian ! And since I’m busy finishing up DIY stuff to post, I’ll give you this quickie. I’m sure you can buy this somewhere, but why. You’ve probably already got most of the ingredients in your spice rack anyway. Get yourself a sweet little spice […] Read more…
Back in October, I went with my Aunt and her friend Connie to Renningers Antique Extravaganza. I’d picked up one of those old sign letters that have become popular these days. It cost me a whopping $25. I loved it because this one was from a real sign and not one of the reproduction Chinese […] Read more…
‘You are what you eat.’ – Um, no thank you. I’ve got like 4 posts half done! Until then, here’s what I spotted while shopping today. No, I thought I was seeing things too. TTFN ! Read more…
I know you don’t understand my need for going to these silly festivals of oldness – and I don’t care. LOL Since they only come around a couple of times per year, and I need the exercise, I go. Yet again we had lots of fun. Everyone was there… Everyone loves Mr Penut ! But […] Read more…
Turns out, it’s not. Yesterday, I had a bit of a rant on Facebook about an email / survey I’d gotten from my power company. I thought about it a while and figured I needed a follow-up or maybe even a post for my friends that don’t follow me on social media. I’m sure you’re […] Read more…
OK it’s a New Year, and even Kathy, my super-fit Auntie, has said it’s time to work off those pounds. I know I’ve got plenty to work off. Although, we still have to eat…but eat well. This week I bring you something super healthy, tasty and maybe even a relief for your food budget. There […] Read more…
The other night we had a dinner guest over. Because her visit was a bit of a surprise, and she’s not exactly new to chez Beal, I didn’t feel bad about serving leftovers. No, I’m not talking about the evening where we get out all of those bits of edibles that I can’t toss, but […] Read more…
Newsflash : My sister raises pigs. Yes, pigs. Yes, she has a day-job because these, high maintenance pigs take so much care and cash that she has to work to support her swine-habit. These days she raises them almost exclusively for Chef Baker at The Refinery, and his new restaurant, Fodder & Shine. One of […] Read more…
It’s not going to surprise most of you that I know people who live in cooler climes. Yes, I know,…that would be ALL of the rest of the US today. That, my friends, is why I had to post this little gem for you. Yeah, yeah, I know, you don’t hear from me for weeks […] Read more…