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Cheers for Rainiers
What is this Saturday, July 11, you ask? Why, it’s National Rainier Cherry Day! In 1952, Harry Fogle of Washington State University developed the Rainier cherry by cross-breeding the Bing and Van cherry varieties. Rainier cherries are large in size, so it’s quite appropriate that they were...
It’s Summer, so Bring on the Ribs
In our family, summer means grilling. One of our favorites: baby back ribs cooked to perfection. There’s a rib joint in Porter by the name of Wagner’s. Their ribs are outstanding. Our humble opinion: the ribs we make rival their ribs. Yes, really. They are THAT...
Sniff. What’s That Smell?
How does summer smell to you? What aromas make you happy? Maybe you haven’t thought about it much, unless you have seasonal allergies or a cold. Today, let’s appreciate our sense of smell. Taking time to enjoy the aroma of a delicious meal enhances the flavors and brings you...
A Time to Celebrate
Big weekend ahead. I wish all you fathers and like-fathers a very special Father’s Day this Sunday. May you enjoy a day filled with love, happiness, and all your favorite foods. Saturday, June 20th, 4:43pm central time, marks the 2020 Summer Solstice. It is the official...
Relax into Summer
The amazing season known as summer is nearly upon us. When I think of it, my mind sees beaches, hammocks, pitchers of iced tea, grills in action, all wrapped around a laid-back attitude. I urge you to prepare to fully participate in SUMMER. You’ve got lots...
Strawberries, Lilacs, and a Dessert Mr. Non-Compliant Likes
Lilacs are in bloom, and they are magnificent. I have two small lilac bushes that I can snitch a few branches from and bring indoors for my enjoyment. They make me happy. Natural aromatherapy. It’s almost strawberry season, and I don’t want you to miss out. This...
Mr. Non-Compliant: Where Have All the Flours Gone?
Each trip to the grocery store these days is a new adventure. It has become such a conscious, thought-out process. What time is best? Where am I most likely to find what I need? How quickly can I get back to my home? As usual, more questions...
Cauliflower is the New Kale
Cauliflower. You know it as my least favorite vegetable. I realized something was up when I came to breakfast one recent morning and there was a cauliflower article awaiting me. Thank you, Mr. Non-Compliant, who is never one to agitate. I jest. “Is this cauliflower article here...
Can You Hear Me Now?
Recently, my church sponsored a health fair. Representatives from AccuQuest Hearing Centers were among the many vendors. Since I sometimes think that Mr. Non-Compliant (my dear husband, for new readers to my blog) doesn’t hear me, I suggested we both get our ears checked. To say that...