Dear Husband, The other night you walked up to the corner market with me to buy ingredients for Pasta Puttanesca. You carried the heavy bags home like a true gentleman. You talked to me, poured wine, and made me laugh while I cooked…and as usual you took beautiful pictures for me so I could record…
Risotto Fritters
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“Noncooks think it’s silly to invest two hours’ work in two minutes’ enjoyment; but if cooking is evanescent, so is the ballet.” ~Julia Child I made risotto for the first time a few nights ago. Before this I could never really understand what all the fuss over making risotto was about. I’d had it in…
Margarita Goddess Margaritas
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My friend Kris gave me a recipe for the very best margaritas I’ve ever had. Ever since then I’ve called her the Margarita Goddess. Thanks Kris! 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate 12 fluid ounces tequila 12 fluid ounces water 12 fluid ounces beer (Corona) ice 1 lime, cut into wedges Pour limeade,…
Geocaching: High-Tech Treasure Hunting
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photograph by Melissa Placzek “A sense of curiosity is nature’s original school of education.” ~Smiley Blanton Have you ever wanted to search for hidden treasure? We heard about a sort of ‘high-tech’ treasure hunting sport some years back, called geocaching. We’re hooked. It’s really not hard at all once you get the hang of it,…
Frugal Home Spa-Serenity Spritzer Body Spray
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My friend Tracy treated me to a sweet little bottle of “Relax” aromatherapy spray by a wonderful company out of Waialua Hawaii, called Hawaiian Bath & Body. It smells so great, and it’s a cooling treat for after tanning. You could either order some, or if you have a little time on your hands, you…