Recently, I had some “vein work” done on my legs. For about two years, I had had some swelling in my ankles at the end of the day, something that...
Read MoreA few weeks ago, a friend (who loves to cook and has owned restaurants) got together a small group of friends (“The Girls”) to visit three international grocery stores she...
Read MoreWhen my grandchildren visit, they consistently manage to arrive for lunch! And they are hungry! I always want to have something nutritious and fun for them to eat; something that...
Read MoreThe best I plan, the time from November through January is always so full of activities and holidays to celebrate that it becomes slightly chaotic; this year is no exception....
Read MoreSpiced Pears in Red Wine 6 firm fresh pears 2 cups dry red wine 1/2 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick 5 whole cloves 3-4 whole allspice 2-3 strips of lemon...
Read MoreFamily meals are my passion! They should be a respite from our busy days, a time for families to connect, a time for nutritious meals, AND a time to share...
Read MoreLast summer, I was invited to a lovely fund-raising luncheon. Each table was decorated exquisitely and differently. Most were done by a group, a few by individuals. Each table had...
Read MoreI have been reluctant to write about climate change because it is so controversial. But, after this summer, with an unprecedented number of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit days in Texas...
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