It’s in season…for a reason

In this time of flash frozen instant gratification we want what we want and we want it now.  Ever wonder though why that watermelon is so juicy, so sweet, so pretty one time you cut into it. But next time the same melon you loved before is pale, grainy and […]

Fresh Peach Berry Cobbler – 5PPV

When I rounded the corner into the produce section at Costco this week I was immediately greeted with the enticing and unmistakeable aroma of fresh ripe peaches.  My first thought was “how do people in Georgia keep from gnawing their arms off smelling that all day during season?”.  It’s a […]

Taste Test Wednesday…Because Taste Test Tuesday would be too obvious – Dr Praeger’s Kale Veggie Burgers

My Accountabilibuddy Karen knew I had been eyeing that giant box of Dr Praeger’s Kale Veggie Burgers at Costco but I wasn’t willing to commit without trying them first.  She found them at Ingles in a four pack and the rest is history.  Or will be history soon.  When I’m […]

I failed to plan, but I did not plan to fail!

In the real world I own my own business, an always busy currently thriving local small business and I have to tell you being woman owned does sometimes have it’s advantages. And many times it’s disadvantages as well. Customers come to us because a woman cares about their project, is […]

Portabella di Trattoria – 9PPV

Have you ever imagined a recipe and how yummy it was going to be only to be disappointed when you finally get to try it?  Not this one.  It was so good and so authentically Italian I almost started singing “That’s Amore!” after that first bite.   While I was […]

Nana’s Summer Veggie Palooza

Nana is really loving this fresh veggie selection right now. Her little garden is booming with tiny versions of what we had tonight. I have a feeling here in a few weeks everything will boast fresh from Nana’s garden green beans, summer squash, tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers. Tonight though […]

Avocado Egg Salad – 8PPV

Expeditor Bobbie at KSI loves avocados.   Her husband Roy calls them “mangoes”.   We on the other hand love everything Bobbie makes for us to eat.  Cakes, yummy soups, her tiny lunches smell better than anything we could ever dream up in the showroom on our own.  Today’s lunch […]

Would you rather Wednesday?  Sonic vs. well, Sonic

It’s Wednesday so you know what that means!Would you rather? Have a small Sonic Cream Slush (any flavor) for 12PPV? -or- Medium Sonic Onion Rings for 12PPV? That’s a hard one. The Cream Slush is just a small…but it’s a cream slush. And it’s hot outside. And it’s any flavor. […]

Breakfast isn’t boring anymore 

I used to skip breakfast because I thought it was boring. Now I wouldn’t miss it for anything.   If there has been one joy during this journaling journey so far it has been this, my rediscovery of the most important meal of the day.  So many egg ideas so […]

The Big Salad Tuscan Style – 13PPV

Finally! I had to wait until 10pm to get it but we are finally enjoying the big salads.  I love food, all kinds of food but there is something magical about a big salad.  Especially in a big bowl.  My daughter and I love them so much we bought big […]