"Your muscles cannot get 'longer' without some radical orthopedic surgery." ~ Mark Rippetoe Photo by Olya Kobruseva on Pexels.com Slowly I am healing from the knee replacement. Still beaucoup swelling, tightness and discomfort but nothing that slows me down too much. Vacillating between resting with it propped on something, or going about my business. Two … Continue reading 9 1/2 Weeks
Food
Chipped Beef on Toast
Regardless of which branch of the military lays claim to it, "Shit on a Shingle" is an easy-to-make, satisfying and relatively cheap meal which can feed plenty of people. Photo by Monstera on Pexels.com My daughter asked for "Shit on a Shingle" when we were making out the menu. The other two had never heard … Continue reading Chipped Beef on Toast
How to Use Your Head, Do Research online and Not Be STUPID
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." ~ Albert Einstein Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I've been quiet lately because I've been delving into some research in a topic that interests me. I believe that life experiences can either break you . . . or make … Continue reading How to Use Your Head, Do Research online and Not Be STUPID
BBQ Chicken Wings (Baked)
"I'll have just one chicken wing," said no one ever. ~ Unknown Photo by Klaus Nielsen on Pexels.com Wings are a big thing everywhere you go. The meat cutter at my local grocery store and I were discussing this the other day. Years ago, meat markets were practically giving chicken wings away because they were … Continue reading BBQ Chicken Wings (Baked)
Pizza and Dishes
"Everybody wants to save the Earth; nobody wants to help Mom do the dishes." ~ P.J. O'Rourke Photo by Kelly Lacy on Pexels.com I don't know about anyone else, but in our house it is NOT solely Mom's job to do the dishes. When you have beaucoup kids, washing dishes is the BEST time to … Continue reading Pizza and Dishes
Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp
"Do your squats. Eat your vegetables. Wear red lipstick. Don't let boys be mean to you." ~ Unknown Photo by Li Sun on Pexels.com I don't know whom to credit with the above quote, but it sounds like excellent advice to give my daughters. We've been going towards a more plant-based diet lately and I … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp
Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip
If you really want to make a friend, go to his house and eat with him. The people who give you their food, give you their heart." ~ Cesar Chavez Obviously, I cannot have everyone come to my house to eat. There is neither enough room nor enough chairs. So I share the recipes; then … Continue reading Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Hashbrown Casserole
"Casseroles are those intensely comforting foods, prepared and baked in the same dish, that inspire fond memories or dark recollections." ~ Karen Steele Photo by Anna Guerrero on Pexels.com Per my usual, I forgot to take a photo of the actual casserole whose recipe follows below. It had been a long day. The offspring had … Continue reading Hashbrown Casserole
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
"My favorite fall or winter lunch is big steaming bowls of soup." ~ Ina Garten It is September, yes? Time to get out the fall decor, and colors and . . . menu. I love potato soup as a basic, comforting bowl of warmth. It reheats well and tastes delicious. When your child has just … Continue reading Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Gratitude & Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
"The moment one is capable of feeling grateful for both pain and pleasure, without any distinction, without any choice, simply feeling grateful for whatever is given . . . .because if it is given by God, it must have reason in it. We may like it, we may not like it, but it must be … Continue reading Gratitude & Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
