Cumin-Scented Grilled Chicken; Weekly Menu

A few weeks ago I got a free mobile phone – a fancy new smart phone.  All I had to do was cash in my points – that I didn’t know I had and have no idea how I got. In the process the nice man helping me explained that I could save lots of … Continue reading…

Parmesan Oven Fries; Congrats! It’s a girl (puppy)

I think we have a puppy. See the pretty, albeit slightly dirty, white girl? She’s a grand-niece of our Emma (R.I.P).  As it turned out, she was off, er, having fun with a Pyreneen mastiff on Emma’s last day with us. Her name is Misty and she belongs to Emma’s former human – as do … Continue reading…

Cheddar Mashed Potatoes; Weekly Menu

I’ve been waiting months for the weather to be warm enough, dry enough and nice enough to get outside. I’ve been looking forward to mowing the lawn and weeding the garden and trimming the trees. All winter long, as I sat in the house, looking out at cold, gray, rainy days I dreamed of sunshine. … Continue reading…

Oven Fried Chicken; Banned Books; Weekly Menu

I remember watching the movie, Fahrenheit 451′ and being both fascinated (all of those people memorizing books and repeating the words forever so they wouldn’t be lost) and terrified (could the Powers That Be really take my beloved books away?) I have been an avid reader since I first learned how, and the thought that … Continue reading…