Blazin’ Summer of 2024

Hello Beautiful Beach! Summer is here!  We have waited for it for six months.  It is so hot you can fry an egg on the sidewalk.  Has anyone ever done that? Air Conditioning is at a premium right now.  If you step outside for ten seconds you will literally fry yourself.  Don’t complain because you…

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Blueberry, Banana Smoothie Special

Tools & Equipment Needed: Vitamix Blender (actually any blender is fine) I love my Vitamix! Spoon Glass Straw Ingredients: 1-1/12 cup of unsweetened almond milk 3 oz. blueberry yogurt (Chobani zero sugar) 1/2 frozen banana 1/4 cup of  frozen blueberries 1/2 cup frozen strawberries and pineapple Shake of cinnamon 3 ice cubes 1 Tbs. honey…

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Quarantine Pond 101

Koi pond — what what!! Blind woman walking set up a pond with a welder and landscaper. Yikes! We did it! This was something that we never thought would ever exist in our backyard.  We have 2 koi and 2 goldfish in our 50 gallon pond.  Lee and I are standing with our mouths open…

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Sharons Road

I was so excited to see a road named after me.  It really wasn’t named after me, but I was happy to see my name on a street sign not far from my home. The sign said Sharons Rd. They forgot the apostrophe but I don’t mind.  In my travels I have found a store…

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Meatballs

Meatballs are my most requested recipe.  Everyone just loves them.  This is my grandmother’s recipe with some added touches.  They are so good with spaghetti, on a hard Italian roll with provolone or just eat meatballs! Don’t forget the grated parmesan cheese.   Ingredients: Meatball Prep:  Large Prep Bowl 1-1/2 lbs. ground chuck 1-1/2 chopped onion…

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Special Salad

This salad is a favorite of my family and friends.  I get requests for this salad every time I am asked to bring a dish to an event.  I thought I would share this easy recipe with you.  The key to great salad is be sure that your lettuce is washed and dried thoroughly.  Use…

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Summer 2020 Bounty

Farm Markets Nothing is better than summer fruits and vegetables.  I just love this time of year.  The corn in the fields is as high as an elephant’s eye.  So today my mission is to visit some of my favorite local farm markets.  Checking to see if I have my mask, hand sanitizer, elastic gloves, and,…

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We Serve a Sovereign Lord

During these unusual times we are living in: Pray Spend time with the ones you love Define God’s purpose for your life Some Notes Reverence for Christ My Hope in the Lord is my strength The comfort of My presence is a forever promise I am STRONG because my past is not my future Speak…

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Cream of Crab Soup

1 lb. Crab meat (picked with shells removed) ½ Vidalia Onion, chopped 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley ½ Cup Butter ½ Teaspoon Salt ¼ Teaspoon Pepper ½ Tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning Cracked Pepper to Taste 2 Cups Half and Half ¼ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream 1 Cup Milk ¼ Cup Flour 6-8 Tablespoons Cooking Sherry Instructions:…

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Italian Love Cake

I made this cake for my sister, Linda, for her birthday.  Since her birthday is later in August, we celebrate all month.  I did not cut a slice because I wanted her to see it first.  This cake was just yum!!! Happy Birthday little sister! Oh, everyone asks me why this is called “Italian Love…

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