In my monthly wrap-up, I briefly mentioned watching the Today Show with Hoda and Jenna while I work out on the elliptical at our community gym. Hey, it passes the time and I don't have to talk to my neighbors. Anyway, a few days back, their guest was a chef who demonstrated a recipe for …
Category: Food
April – Looking Back, Moving Forward
South Florida is fully immersed in the most beautiful season of the year with sunny days and temperatures ranging from the forties to the eighties. Snowbirds are beginning to head back North and our little town is becoming quiet once again. I should feel wonderful about that, but truthfully, my sunny outlook has been tested …
A Christmas Controversy – the Fruitcake
Before you roll your eyes and start making door-stopper jokes, listen up. The fruitcake comes from very impressive beginnings. Did you know that the origins of the Fruitcake date back to Roman times and it is considered to be the first power food? Source Move over acai berries! That's right, the fruitcake was used to …
Giving Thanks – November Recap
Fair warning, this is going to be a long and photo-intensive post. I had planned to break it into two separate posts, but time got away from me and I didn't pull it together in time. Personally, I think that is a good thing since getting caught up in living is generally healthier than having …
October Recap
We finished our month-long stay at the beach and returned to my MIL's home on October 17th. Those last two weeks were filled with much the same activities as we had been enjoying; bike riding, golf, tennis, beach walks, and sunsets. It was a restful, reflective time and a great place to take a break. …
Picture Retirement 