FOTD – June 27 – Anthurium I spent a lot of time on these pictures today because I wanted them to be special. It turned out to be a lot more interesting. I discovered a whole new set of filters I never played with before. I redid a bunch of squirrel pictures too. Maybe I’ll […]…

When I started writing Serendipity eight years ago, I was enthusiastic and full of energy. Undisciplined. All over the place. Writing too much, leaping from subject to subject. Angry one day, mellow the next. Ranting about the wrongs of the world and how we needed to fix everything. I think I knew more when I […]…

As much as I like language, I don’t think America needs more than one official language. From the very beginning of the United States, English has been recognized as the dominant language that binds Americans together. All the schools are taught in English, Most of the population of the United States can’t speak more than…

Okay, so I’ve always known Americans are pigs when it comes to their trash. They think the world is their garbage dump (except for their own property). The worst are smokers who think ashtrays in cars are to be kept immaculate, while the rest of the world is where you toss your butts (over 100,000 […]…

Who doesn’t like a marinated artichoke heart, really? Sure, you can buy them already marinated in a jar, but there never seems to be enough artichoke hearts in there, they are very expensive (for some reason), and just not worth buying since you can make them easily at home. Keep them in a mason jar, […]…

Today’s Menu: Baked Breaded Shrimp and Breaded Clams w/ Baked Fries For Breakfast this morning I prepared a Skillet Diced Potatoes and Ham for Breakfast. I used 1 package of Simply Potatoes Steakhouse Seasoned Diced Potatoes and a package of Meijer Diced Ham to prepare it. Just cook the Potatoes according to the […] via Baked…

As Walt Disney World theme park prepare to reopen this week, Disney is making a major update to future sales: 2020 tickets will be available starting July 9th. Guests will also be able to purchase new hotel bookings and Annual Passholders will be able to upgrade their passes. According to Disney, tickets and Disney Resort […]…

Do you feel that branded store-bought cheese tastes a little weird? You’re not alone! If you want cheese of the highest quality, opt to make your own rich, creamy, savory homemade mozzarella. RELATED: [VIDEO] How To Make Cheese At Home | Cheese Making Course Step-By-Step Guide on How to Make Cheesy All-Around Homemade Mozzarella What… via…

It’s always fascinating to me to learn about the powerful health benefits of common kitchen spices. We use ground cumin powder when we make chili, tacos, curry, or fajitas (which is often!). In fact, cumin is the star in a whole host of Mexican, Spanish, Middle Eastern, and Indian dishes. (In the US, cumin is… […]…

I hope everyone is healthy and safe as the world is experiencing the Covid-19 crisis. We will get through this together as we practice social distancing and enjoying spending time with our loved ones at home. This can create a great bonding experience with your family as you can all share kitchen fun with each […]…

Inspired by the France Pavilion and movie Ratatouille, we made… Ratatouille! Believe it or not, it was much easier, and delicious, than I thought it would be! It help’s that we love roasted veggies, but the sauce really took it up a notch. I suggest making this as a side instead of the main dish […]…

Dry leaves, a protection cover from enemies. I was surprised to watch the rabbit hidden among the dry leaves. A rare gift of camaflouage photography. via Rabbit :A frequent visitor — My Journey

Is it a salad or is it a salsa? You decide. I think of it more as a salad, but others might consider it to be more of a salsa. To me, a salad is something you can eat on your own, whereas a salsa is usually something you put on top of something else. […]…

Holy cow, is tomorrow Friday already? Indeed it is. Friday night means Pizza Night. Or, at least, it did when I was a little kid, back in the beforetime. We’d go to The Roman Forum (closed about six years ago) and it was magic. A restaurant too dark to read in, real candles on the… via…

Ingredients 1-1/2 lb beef top round steak, trimmed 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 2 teaspoons Shaoxing rice wine 1/2 teaspoon roasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 cup oil Black Bean Sauce 1 tablespoon oil 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon salted, fermented black beans, rinsed and coarsely chopped…

This Easy Pizza Dough yields 2 large pizza rounds that you could make at home in less than 30 minutes, with only 5 ingredients to begin. It does require kneading but does not need rising. So, skip the pizza delivery today because it is really simple and easy to make. Best of all, you can […]…

Moon’s churned cream glows bright while fireflies and rabbits play; thunder’s promise grows. Grazing bucks nibble clover’s sweet dew as velvet blossoms. Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haikai Challenge. Frank says: The July full moon, the Buck Moon: The next full Moon will occur on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at 12:44AM ET, and…

So yesterday on instagram, I commented on the fact that it is still 2018 and people refer to Africa as a monolith, from our food, to our culture, to our language and many more. This is especially a problem when “western” countries are referred to as their own country and not an entire continent. It […]…

This soup is a great late spring/early summer food for folks that like to gather their eats in the wilds. Combining two relatively abundant wild foods in one dish is a great way to jazz up a meal. This recipe comes from Germany. Being a fan of both wild food and German Food I absolutely […]…

“Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” Matthew 6:27 As I was I was leaving my parents’ house, my mom told me she was worried about me taking the bus back to my apartment. Then, continuing that chain of thought, she said that if I were driving instead, […]…

Depression and anxiety present themselves differently for everyone and people learn how to cope on their own terms. For some people, they can function fairly well without the need for assistance. For others, they completely shut down while they are in a depressive episode. It took going to therapy and doing my own research to […]…

https://video.wordpress.com/embed/0ElUFKmL?controls=0&preloadContent=metadata&hd=1 via Paradicsomos Káposzta / Creamed Tomato Cabbage — Marika’s Kitchen

Looking for an interesting vegetable side dish? Look no further. I first had a dish really similar to this at Herb and Wood restaurant in San Diego, and it was insanely good. Carrots aren’t normally at the top of my favorite vegetable list, especially cooked, but these are delicious. The secret lies in the medley […]…

My first cooking class/pop up supper club was a lot of fun and a big hit. The students loved the cooking class. Everyone enjoyed the food, wine pairing and the goodwill generated during the event. The best compliment I got was that the food, wine and service were like a five star restaurant, but the […]…

Add seasoned, sautéed shrimp when the okra is almost fully cooked. Do not overcook the shrimp! Add more Tabasco as desired. Have the rice ready ’cause you’re gonna want to dig in! Add the lemon juice five minutes before removing from heat. The lemon gives it that desired piquant flavor boost. And it makes the […]…

Homemade English Muffins perfect for a sweet or savory breakfast. via Sourdough English Muffins — AvoGoodMeal