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Monday
Jul282014

Pantry Staples/Simple Recipes

With fresh-from-your-garden (or farmer's market) heirloom tomatoes...I'm definitely trying this tomorrow!

How did this evolve into a food/recipe blog? I'll get back to other things soon.

Heirloom tomato and mozzarella tart recipe

puff pastry pizza recipe

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Monday
Jul282014

Multiple Cherry Pitter

Have and love!

Thanks, Anne!

Amazon

Sunday
Jul272014

Two Terrific Ideas for Your Family! 

I love the centralized computer center AND these skill-building, work-off-a-little-of-that-excess-energy wall found on Pinterest.

source for computer center photo

 

Saturday
Jul262014

How to Spend a Day at the Beach!

Unvelievable.

Thanks, PVW!

Saturday
Jul262014

At-Home Workout: No Props? No Prob

Your equipment list for this workout: (1) 10 square feet of floor space,
(2) you.

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Start with just a few reps then build to suggested number.

Saturday
Jul262014

Unlocking Your Inner Movie Director (and Editor)

Making and showing home movies used to require clunky cameras and film projectors, or at least a VCR. Wrangling friends and family to sit down on the couch and watch them was often the easy part.

Watch this info packed video.

Thursday
Jul102014

Easiest Ever Rustic Apple Tart

This recipe looks terrific, doesn't it?  Turns out that IT IS!!!

This time we used Trader Joe's prepared Pie Crusts/found in freezer section of store. Much better than the Pillsbury Pie dough that we used in the recipe shared earlier. I also cut the amount of sugar in half/delicious.

Really, how can you go wrong with these fresh, simple ingredients.

Thursday
Jul102014

Prosciutto, Fig and Arugula Flatbread

Yep, I'm pretty sure that this is the recipe brought by dinner guests last night. It was soooooo delicious.

A great seasonal dish!

Thursday
Jul102014

Our Favorite Super Easy French Apple Tart

It's a wonderful time of year.  Harvesting apples, either from your own garden or a local farmer's market.

This remains one of my all-time favorite fall desserts. Perfect with coffee in the morning or at the end of the day after dinner.

Here's my simplified version of Ina Garten's French Apple Tart. 

Ina's recipe.

My modifications:

  • Substitute refrigerated pie dough, such as Trader Joe's (Pillsbury contains hydrogenated fat), for her homemade pastry if you're short of time.
  • Rather than the recommended 1/2 cup of sugar, I lightly sprinkle a tablespoon (max) over the apples if they are particularly tart. Otherwise, I skip this addition entirely. I find that the jam provides plenty of sweetness. 
  • Finally, I substitute Grand Marnier or Cointreau for the rum.

To speed through the coring, peeling and slicing, I use the gadget below. AND I never worry about removing what little peel is left on the apples. 

Cheers!

It's available through Amazon

 

Thursday
Jul102014

Peeling Apples the EASY way!

Our apple tree branches are burgeoning with fruit that's almost ready to harvest. Mmmmmm! Fresh applesauce and homemade apple tarts. I'll post my favorite, easy recipes.

Why didn't we think of this super simple/fun way of doing the peeling? Love love love it! 

Watch the following video and then go shopping for apples! 

How to peel a bunch of apples.

Thanks, Susan R! WHAT FUN IS THIS? 

Thursday
Jul102014

John Legend in Concert

What's not to love about this amazingly talented performer? Whoa.

Thursday
Jul102014

Very Cool Tricycle Car Wash!

For Very Hot Summer Days. Just how much fun is this? I have to make it!!!

instructions

Thursday
Jul102014

Skip Expensive Spa Treatments!

WHEN I remember to do this, I love the results.

more

Thursday
Jul102014

Make a Meal of Appetizers

There's nothing I like better than a tapa-style dinner. Here's one of my favorite additions.

recipe

Thursday
Jul102014

Begin Your Day with This Super Easy, Healthy Breakfast

Love this and credit my recent 20 point drop in cholesterol to having this each morning.

No need, in my opinion, for additional sweeteners so have left out recommended jams and syrups. Play with and personalize the recipe/it's a keeper.

My favorite combination: 1/4 c. oatmeal, 1/3 c. almond milk, 1/4 c. Fage Greek Yogurt, 2 tsp. chia seed, 1/4 c. chopped cherries, 1/4 c. blueberries.  Add almonds and additional fresh fruit when serving. I'm pitting and freezing cherries while they're in season for future batches.

Then follow the link below to read more about the benefits of chia seeds. Pretty amazing stuff.

recipe

Thursday
Jul102014

Wise Words

This would be an interesting way to embrace each interaction, wouldn't it?

Tuesday
Jul082014

Cherry-Chocolate Ice Cream

Mmmmmmmmmmm. Fresh cherries and chocolate ice cream. A winning duo. Loved this.

recipe

Monday
Jun302014

BOATLIFT, An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience

So, so well done. Such a good message.

Thanks so much, Linda.

Friday
Jun272014

49 Phenomenal Photos from National Geographic Traveler Photography Contest

Spectacular images!

Don't miss the rest.

Thank you so much, Kathi.

Thursday
Jun262014

More for Next Fourth. Or now.

Oops/forgot to post this. But still think it would be fun for breakfast and/or lunch for the little ones in your life!

 

source

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