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Vacations are hard work

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

“Make sure everything is tidy when you leave,” Mom always said.  “You don’t want strangers coming into your home if something happens and get the impression you were a bad housekeeper.” Well, I’m not the tidiest of humans, but if … Continue reading →

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Poinsettias in July

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Firsts, family, food, and fireworks…  That’s what the Fourth of July is all about.  Not to mention “forgotten” items.  Guess what I forgot to buy?  But I did get to use the 35¢ festive napkins that Couponman picked up in the … Continue reading →

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The cook returned

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

“Throw away all boxed and bagged food items,” I was told after signing up to have the house sprayed for bugs.  “Even unopened boxes?” I asked. “Yes, even unopened,” the cute young salesman said.  Not that cute got me to … Continue reading →

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Passing of the recipe

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Cheezy called to ask for my wonton recipe — a Super Bowl favorite.  They take forever to make, and are gone in an instant.  But they did encourage lots of family togetherness.  “You want wontons,” I’d say.  “Then your going to have … Continue reading →

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Into the holidays

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

“Mom, if someone were just to come to your front door or even come into your entry,” my daughter, the GAP, laughed.  “They’d actually think you liked decorating.” Sure I can do anything in small scale.  Or so I thought.  … Continue reading →

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Red pepper stickers

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Start your digestive juices rolling.  My sister-in-law Sandie and I didn’t waste any time getting into the jolly fat part of the season.  We decided to try some new recipes, largely based on butter. “Where are the roasted red peppers?” … Continue reading →

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Making do

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

If you think taking a trip out of state will get you out of Thanksgiving meal duties, think again.  Yesterday I bundled up the roaster, the frozen turkey, and all the ingredients needed for the feast and headed north.  “Don’t … Continue reading →

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The four pop-a-teers

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

“Can we use your caramel popcorn recipe to make popcorn balls?” the GAP asked.  “I don’t usually like popcorn, but your recipe is really good.”  I didn’t let on that it wasn’t really the recipe or even the popcorn.  It … Continue reading →

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How to make churro bits

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Well, I found another job I’ll probably never take up professionally — churro maker.  I had purchased a boxed mix because I thought the grandkids would enjoy baking them.   Ever hear the phrase if it’s free, you just haven’t been billed yet?  … Continue reading →

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Gold leaf

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Yesterday I harvested the first fruits of my labor.  Actually it was the second harvest.  Four hungry caterpillars got to the cabbage first.  Guess they are organic savvy, going green and all, and proving you are what you eat.  They … Continue reading →

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