“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
Version of Land Lock Ceviche
The inspiration of land locked ceviche is from a Thug cookbook I proudly own. Found the recipe on the web: https://www.elle.com.au/culture/elle-recipes-landlocked-ceviche-8251 BUT being shelter in place my ingredients are: 2 old slices of lime saved from a Chipotle delivery order 1 orange 3/4 of a Meyer lemon from tree 1 jalapeño pepper diced (used ninja…… Continue reading Version of Land Lock Ceviche
Essential Travel/Shelter in Place/ STAY HOME
We are having a pandemic. What the hell is wrong with people? I saw on the news that a nightclub in SF was busted for being open. Do these people think they are immune? Seriously? On next-door.com some idiot posted having their cottage ready to rent for a week up to 3 months. Illegal Airbnb?…… Continue reading Essential Travel/Shelter in Place/ STAY HOME
Need To Use Strawberries?
Realized there were at least 4 cups of strawberries ripening to quickly and I didn’t want to bake anything. I love aqua de fresa and seldom find it unless I’m waiting for my order at Pancho Villa (can’t wait to go there after this virus is smashed to hell) on 16th Street in SF. I used…… Continue reading Need To Use Strawberries?
People are mean about remodeling
You know why we never remodeled? Because after buying this house in less than a year I was laid off. Eleven years on the job and laid off. THEN after getting another job within a couple of months I was laid off after two and a half years. It was scary times. Never took out…… Continue reading People are mean about remodeling
Egg Substitute
Has anybody went out to buy eggs and they were totally sold out? I probably eat to many eggs, but I like eggs. I try to keep a minimum of 1.5 dozen at all times. It suddenly hit me! Chia seeds can be used for an egg substitue when baking. (Love to make cornbread) Then…… Continue reading Egg Substitute
Is this what it comes to? Delivery?
Gone are the days of going to the grocery on impulse buying coffee or something you are out of. Are there lines? Is there any coffee? It’s so disheartening. I’m feeling like it’s a Russian bread line. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that, right? I tried ordering from Luckys and could not get a…… Continue reading Is this what it comes to? Delivery?
Happy Winter Solstice!
Solstice kicks in here on the west coast @ 8:19 pm tonight. The longest night of the year and POOF! The nights become shorter and Spring is around the corner. Been racking my brain for a menu and reading various articles. Decided after heading over to my small Saturday farmer’s market this morning to make…… Continue reading Happy Winter Solstice!
Lentil Soup (Italian Vegetables)
This is a great soup for cold nights! Got a baguette from Trader Joe’s that you crisp up in the oven to eat with it. Found it at cooking classy.com Made it tonight and I didn’t dice the zucchini, sliced it and it took longer to cook. Also, I added my own “zen” (meaning whatever…… Continue reading Lentil Soup (Italian Vegetables)
Weir Talk 