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2026 May: The Longest Day Date Ever!

2026 May: The Longest Day Date Ever!

  Actually, the longest and best “day date” since we returned from the USA in January! April started with a bang…for a week. The sun came out, and after four months, I could breathe and feel the energy of the Earth! I was born on […]

The Best I’ve Read This Month!

The Best I’ve Read This Month!

  I love reading and, in the past, have shared several books I have enjoyed. This month, I thought I would feature two of the most interesting books I’ve read so far this year. The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman is a book that […]

Easter Egg Sauce

Easter Egg Sauce

  This recipe is a must and so easy. Turn regular hard-boiled eggs into a special appetizer or a super-inspiring breakfast. Easy, quick, and I bet you have all the ingredients handy.  The first time I had it was about 20 years ago. I had […]

2026 April: Date Night Is Out!

2026 April: Date Night Is Out!

  If you are over 70, date night can be challenging. Loud places like music concerts or hopping restaurants where you can barely have a conversation aren’t appealing anymore, fine dining is expensive, and as for the movies, I can’t see paying $10-20 to see […]

The Power of Knowing Your Neighbor: From Hello to Help!

The Power of Knowing Your Neighbor: From Hello to Help!

  This article reminded me of an event in my life when I was five or six years old. We had just moved into our home on John Street in Manhattan Beach, California. The doorbell rang, and my mother answered it. There was a neighbor […]

Pecan Caramel Turtles

Pecan Caramel Turtles

  I LOVE CARAMEL! This recipe is so easy, and best of all, you can make them sugar-free. It’s been my evening treat and satisfies my sweet tooth—no guilt feelings afterwards either. Let’s get started! You can use 1/4 cup of normal brown sugar and […]


My All Time Favorite Recipes

Lemon & Pecorino Chicken Meatballs

Lemon & Pecorino Chicken Meatballs

  So, so good! This lemon meatball dish is quick and easy. Make the meatballs the day before, as I did, and refrigerate them. The next day, I took them out to get to room temperature while I made the sauce. Fifteen to twenty minutes […]

Spicy Cilantro Pecan Pesto

Spicy Cilantro Pecan Pesto

  Easy right? Ok, so I had a large batch of rooted cilantro from my Asian store, and it was wilting fast… what to do? Make a pesto. So, I wanted it to be unique and decided to use roasted pecans I’d been saving for […]

Asian Spiced Veggie Broil

Asian Spiced Veggie Broil

  Ok no brainer…really. Just grab your favorite veggies from the fridge, add this out-of-this-world sauce, and your mouth will have a celebration! I can throw them in my little baking oven on the boat and my convection oven in the camper. You can even […]

Sambal Oelek Asian Soup

Sambal Oelek Asian Soup

  We’d just grilled a large pork loin with sauteed mushrooms, grilled potatoes, and a lovely salad. Two-thirds of this delicious piece of meat was left over. I slid it into the fridge and figured we’d slice it up with our morning eggs. However… my […]

Raspberry Medieval Compote

Raspberry Medieval Compote

  What do you do with 20 trays of raspberries for 5 euro? Well, first, you give a few away on the way home from the market and then use them quickly! Second, you come up with some ingenious ways to consume them! This recipe […]


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