Monthly Archives: January 2013

ZAAAAAAAAAAAAP went the light switch…

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Jane

This morning I went into the closet to get some clothes. Gee, now that’s just a shocking revelation, isn’t it? I turned on the switch and ZAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP went the electricity. Down to my toes. ACKKKKKKKKKKKKK. I killed the switch, and … Continue reading →

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Bye bye silver tree…

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Jane

We packed up all the Christmas decorations today.. Buh bye silver tree! See you next year!!

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Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Jane

This was just plain yummy. DELISH!!!!!!!!!! Cake: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 sticks, room temperature, butter 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup lemon juice Glaze: 1/3 cup … Continue reading →

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Stay tuned for lemon pound cake. In the oven now

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Jane

Yum!!

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Potato crusted grouper..

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jane

I am lucky enough to spend a week each summer with good friends in Florida – the lovely lovely Anna Maria Island. Our DDs stay home and we go out and dine 🙂 This awesome grouper is from the Bridge … Continue reading →

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Ham and Swiss Dip

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jane

Another all time fav appetizer… 8 oz. block of cream cheese 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham 1 cup shredded swiss cheese 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard dash of salt 3/4 … Continue reading →

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Black bean soup..

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jane

yes it’s soup/chowder weather! Went walking this morning – it was 28 outside. Brrr – definitely soup weather! Bacon one white medium onion 1 Tbs minced garlic ½ to 1 cup reduced salt chicken broth (might need more depending on … Continue reading →

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Only January. Already anxious to plant herb and vegetable garden..

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jane

oh I miss my fresh herbs and vegetables.. ..

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Sharpie Drawings – on old countertops!!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Jane

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A few years back we redid our kitchen. I despised the old countertops. I was so happy to be done with them – that I let DD draw all over them with Sharpies before they were ripped out – and … Continue reading →

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Snow. From Christmas past..

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Jane

A few years back, it snowed like mad here the day after Christmas. I received a new SLR camera for Christmas and so was gung ho taking pictures right and left. I was just digging thru archives now and came … Continue reading →

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