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I am a lover of Iced tea and I’m not ashamed to admit it. In my youth I could throw down multiple glasses of powdered made iced tea in a day. Now however I know that stuff is not good for me and so I make adjustments. So my go to is Orange Spice teaContinue reading “Awww… Spiked Tea”

So we went to our happy place today amid what’s going on in the world . My hubby and I made wings… and drinks. We enjoy try ing wing sauce recipes. Today was a good one! So I ordered from Sweet Heat a company that makes these amazing jams that have just The right bitContinue reading “Ain’t no thing but a chicken wing”

I started a small variety of herbs and my oregano has sprouted. I am looking forward to making my own fresh .. .Oregano pesto! I’ve made it with store bought oregano and I am anticipating that it will taste even better with fresh grown.Super excited for this because it is so versatile .I plan onContinue reading “My Oregano has sprouted!!!”

It’s chilly and gloomy here… I’m on my porch with a cup of tea just listening. There’s a drizzle with a bit of wind. Gloomy…. but the birds are singing,it sounds glorious. We can find comfort in the smallest of things. Today for me it’s these lovely birds.

This is a true story. I knew a girl many years ago,she was in her early 20’s,she had a 2 year old son and was divorced. She worked and lived with her parents. her name…April. I remember distinctly when it all started. It was summer and she began having migraines and wasn’t as peppy asContinue reading “Why Me GOD?”

I grew up with a Slavic Grandmother who held all our family traditions in her mind,but mostly in her heart.She was born into a poor family and the depression left her Mother with a very heartbreaking decision. She had to choose…did she keep my Grandmother(Margaret) or her bother (Basil),she kept Basil. My Grandmother was sentContinue reading “Don’t Let Your Traditions Die!”

I started my spring cleaning and while cleaning out kitchen cabinets I found a ton of coffee filters. I don’t use them,they were left over from a previous machine. It seemed like a waste to toss them soooo, I Googled uses for coffee filters and wholly cow I was amazed. The first thing I triedContinue reading “Do What With That Coffee Filter?”

So I’m missing my bff’s…I am planning a proper tea for us ladies…yea ok..I have a kick ass chick menu for a girls get together that is easy delish! First my thoughts go to a gathering in the living room with soft throws and big fluffy pillows. I have a list of goodies and hereContinue reading “GIRL POWER!!!”

My “go to” tart recipe is sooo easy and quick. The beauty about this tart is you can use any fruit(I usually do whats in season) and any add ins to the crust and filling,I will give some variations that I have tried. You will need a 10 inch spring form pan,cream together 1/2 cupContinue reading “Tarts and Tea and books…Oh My..”

I’m missing my BFF’s so I thought I would plan a girls get together.Here is my list ladies…I am going to set my living room with soft throws and fluffy pillows… Wine..A personal favorite is Fainting Goat from Franklin Hills Winery in Bangor,Pa. A delish black cherry wine..it’s addicting so pace yourself(comes from experience). Guinness..triedContinue reading “GIRL POWER!!!”