My Daily Travels

I never pass up a deal on produce, especially when it comes to corn on the cob or watermelon. Six ears of corn for $2.00 is almost unheard of, but it is the deal of the day at my local produce stand. 🌽 It is a chilly and wet day, just perfect for some comfort food. Buttered corn on the cob and... Sign in to see full entry.

I have been told that eating chocolate and cheese before bed can cause bad dreams. John is a chocoholic who loves chocolate ice cream and a Hershey's candy bar with almonds before bed. He has also been on a grilled cheese kick. Last night, sure as heck, he had a strange dream. It looks as though he... Sign in to see full entry.

Last year, we planted two blueberry plants. They started off with a small production of berries, and then the rabbits had a field day and killed one of the plants by chomping it to death. The surviving plant is producing, but not much since she has nothing to cross-pollinate with. So, we are off to... Sign in to see full entry.

Walking around the yard this morning, I found that the yellow rose bush we planted last year has several buds ready to burst into vibrant yellow beauties. This is a big deal for me because the previous yellow rose bush we planted a few years ago didn't make it, and this pretty little rosy posy is... Sign in to see full entry.

Memorial Day weekend always gives me a reason to fire up the grill, so this afternoon, I am preparing Western burgers stacked with applewood thick-cut bacon, sliced American cheese, onion rings, and BBQ sauce on a toasted bun. I first sampled the Western burger years ago at an old diner in Nevada.... Sign in to see full entry.

You can't tell by the photo, but the wind was blowing like crazy when I snapped this photo of my patriotic flowers, and everything is soggy from this past week's rain. Sign in to see full entry.

It has been unseasonably chilly and wet this past week, but the weather doesn't seem to bother my pepper and tomato plants. I can't wait for the beefsteak tomatoes, which are my first choice for a toasted tomato and mayonnaise sandwich. The chili peppers will be pickled and added to the pickle jar... Sign in to see full entry.

I love breakfast sandwiches for several reasons. They are easy to make, filling, delicious, and easy to take on the go. John is off today, so we are headed to the summit to visit the Amish community of Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. I will be shopping for blueberry preserves and Amish baked goods. The... Sign in to see full entry.

I putzed around for most of the day in the yard, pruning, trimming, planting, and tending to the needs that growing things thrive on. It was a productive but tiring day. I was in no mood to cook or bake, so I threw together a salad and cheesy garlic bread for dinner. Sign in to see full entry.

There is never a dull moment in my yard, especially in the morning when my woodland creatures come frolicking into my yard from their nests on their way to breakfast around the old Japanese Maple tree. Sign in to see full entry.