Show of hands…do you know where the asparagus capital of the country is? I figured it would be in California or a southern belt state but I was wrong. It’s Oceana County in Michigan! A large amount is also grown in the San Joaquin Valley in California as well. Both locations host an annual Asparagus…
Stunning Sedona
There is something magical about this place and I’m not talking about the whole vortex thing. I’m talking about the raw beauty of Sedona. No matter what way you drive in, there is beauty and majesty at every turn. Our first trip was in October, 1998. Our school district runs a modified calendar and there…
Take Me To Lake Powell
Lake Powell is one of the prettiest places in the country, hands down. The giant red rocks are sandwiched between the crystal blue waters and bright blue skies. In the summer you can watch the bright white clouds billow and merge together for spectacular summer storms. It is one of our favorite places. Our first…
Keep Going on Those Goals
Mark is kicking training into high gear for his next triathlon in March so it was a quick run to start the day this morning. After dinner he’ll head down to the high school pool for a 30-minute swim. Not me, I’ll catch up on a recording while he’s gone. Keep your goals in sight…
Pistachio Pudding Pie
This can also be called Eagles Pie if you’re a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Our neighbors and good friends are rabid Eagles fans. They are originally from eastern Pennsylvania so it’s understandable. They invited us down to watch the NFC title game Sunday afternoon so I offered to bring dessert. I was dying to try out a…
Stargazing App
We are lucky in Arizona to have almost perfect skies for stargazing, even in the metro areas. But get outside of the Phoenix area and the skies are ablaze with stars and planets year round. Flagstaff is a designated dark area which offers an even better seat for stargazing. One of the only apps I…
Old World Raspberry Bars
Several years ago we had a real nice neighbor named Dena. They moved in shortly after we did. She was great at making new neighbors in our new neighborhood feel welcome. She also got me hooked on Pampered Chef. She and her family didn’t live here long, though. Her husband was transferred to Florida after…
Rose Bowl Flyover
I could watch this all day. 251D446C-AF5F-41A3-98AB-9E0063B7E32C
Rose Bowl – Trip of a Lifetime
The Rose Parade is the most beautiful parade I’ve ever been to. I was lucky to grow up in Southern California and see it in person many times. As a girl scout I even got to help put flowers on a float. That was fun, although not as much fun for the real volunteers I’m…
Cinnamon Fried Bananas
Oh my, these are the bomb! This wonderful little dish saved my sanity during the prep for my cancer treatment. I had thyroid cancer. I love saying “had.” I can’t tell you how much I love saying “had.” The treatment for thyroid cancer is different from other cancers. It seems so simple but is so…