Last Sunday was my final paper delivery. I’ve read the Chron for years. I just can’t bare going out at o-dark thirty to see if the paper was delivered anymore. The Sunday rule has always been to get up as soon as it’s daylight, run out to the front yard and see if the paper is…… Continue reading Sunday Paper Delivery No More
Month: July 2020
Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles
Ahhhh! Cucumbers are in season!!! Been buying them at my small local farmer’s market for $1.50 per pound. Yes, I know they aren’t organic, but I soak ‘em in vegetable wash. I can’t be picky during COVID-19 times. I’m not allowed to pick the cucumbers I want. The vendor picks them for you. I asked…… Continue reading Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles
Provençal Tomato and Squash Gratin
I love NY Times recipes! Was looking for a tomato squash recipe and this is a keeper! This makes about 6 servings. I used yellow squash as had 2 from Imperfect box delivery that needed to be used, I didn’t have gruyère cheese so used cheddar. Had a red onion already cut and used it. I used…… Continue reading Provençal Tomato and Squash Gratin
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
From skinnytaste.com 12 ounces green beans (trimmed and need to be dry) 2 teaspoons olive oil Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 tablespoon shredded parmesan Preheat oven to 425 degrees F Line a baking sheet with aluminum for easy clean-up Lay green beans out on the sheet…… Continue reading Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
Vegan Pie Dough
from http://www.rareseeds.com 2 cups unbleached all purpose or baking flour 1 t. cinnamon (optional) 1/2 t. salt 2/3 cup coconut oil (solid state) 2-6 T. ice water Preheat oven to 350 F. Sift together dry ingredients, place in a mixing bowl. You can use a stand mixer or your bare hands for this…… Continue reading Vegan Pie Dough
Day 119 Shelter-in-Place & tomorrow is Bastille Day
Can you believe it? Covid 19 isn’t going away, but getting worse! I really wanna go out and goof off, but I’m not. I want to! Can’t even walk the dog as she was attacked by a big ass dog with no leash. I tried to block that damn dog with no luck. Twice to…… Continue reading Day 119 Shelter-in-Place & tomorrow is Bastille Day
Investment Property
“Let’s make no mistake about this: The American Dream starts with the neighborhoods. If we wish to rebuild our cities, we must first rebuild our neighborhoods. And to do that, we must understand that the quality of life is more important than the standard of living. To sit on the front steps–whether it’s a veranda…… Continue reading Investment Property
Alubia Blanca Beans
Oh my! Just cooked up Alubia Blanca beans yesterday. They are small white beans from Rancho Gordo I am proud to say I got from the bean club. I was on the waiting list for almost 2 years btw, before Covid-19. I heard that the waiting list is 11,000. Moma Mia!!! (BUT You can buy…… Continue reading Alubia Blanca Beans
Weir Talk 