My Daily Travels

Other than making John his lunch for tomorrow, I will not be cooking or preparing any food today. It's nice to get a break from the kitchen once in awhile. We are going for a country drive on our way to visit the grandkids. Along the way, we will stop at the first place that offers cheap eats.... Sign in to see full entry.

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When I was a kid I simply was not allowed to partake in the coffee drinking experience. I was flatly told by my parents that drinking it would stunt my growth. At a height of 5'9" today, I wish they would have allowed me to join in on their morning ritual. I didn't allow my girls to drink coffee... Sign in to see full entry.

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This will be the last of the low temperatures for this week with an expected high of 53 degrees, so I am all for cranking up the oven once again. Being the Italian that he is, John requested stuffed shells and cheesy garlic bread for dinner tonight. It's one of my favorites, so I readily agreed with... Sign in to see full entry.

Since most of us live far and wide apart, I'd love it if more of you would share your family, regional, or favorite recipes. Even though I reside in Pennsylvania, I am from Delaware, but I have lived in many states from the east coast to the west, so my daily meals are varied. I embrace Mexican and... Sign in to see full entry.

Growing up for several years in Oregon, I have never been a fan of severely chilly weather that is even more mucked up by wet conditions and an overcast sky. Even though they are roughly 3,000 miles apart, Pennsylvania has similar weather to Oregon. Pittsburgh's high will be 44 degrees today, but... Sign in to see full entry.

I've attempted to ignore the obvious, but that's no longer possible when shopping for bargain deals. Grocery prices are undeniably out of control. Yesterday I purchased 5 items that came to $20.43. Bread, butter, half n half, cheese, and tuna. Today I purchased two items that came to $14.58. Corned... Sign in to see full entry.

The sudden chill in the air has put me in the mood for something warm and satisfying for dinner. For the most part, John does not like seafood, but he will eat tuna or a fish sandwich. I haven't had a tuna melt in years but watching the Barefoot Contessa make one has inspired me to do the same. I... Sign in to see full entry.