A 2024 RV trip from California to Manitoba, Canada, resulted in exciting travels and some interesting observations of Canadian farming and food. Here are my observations from the southern part… [Continue Reading]
Author: Patty
The RV Moved into Religious Territory
Our last RV trip was a year ago, and took us from California to Manitoba, then down to Indiana, and from there, using I80, we drove home. Along the way… [Continue Reading]
Jamie’s Vacation on Morro Bay
A cousin by marriage dropped by in Spring 2024 and it sparked some trips. First, are those trips to the local places we all go to, essentially showing off the… [Continue Reading]
How the Poor Cabbage is a Global Superstar
Cabbage is one of the veggies I always try to keep in my fridge. It keeps well, is nutritious, and has a taste I particularly like. It also is a… [Continue Reading]
Wanting Clam Chowder When its Cold Outside
When ever we travel to a new place along the coast, and we decide to eat out, I always order a bowl of clam chowder and fish + chips. These… [Continue Reading]
How to Cook Faster than a Speeding Bullet
No, I am not Superwoman, but I do cook fast. Ask my spouse, “fast + furious” I am told…and messy. Here are reasonable tips to cooking faster that are not… [Continue Reading]
Pu’er Flowed on the Tea Horse Road
I have an ongoing series on Chinese Tea, this time I turn to Pu’er tea. This tea is handled differently than all the other teas I have posted about. It… [Continue Reading]
Do My Pantry Staples Match Yours?
I have already written that I think Pantries Are Necessary for every home. They contain the items that I rush to replace whenever they are used up. But anyone that writes about… [Continue Reading]
Cooking for Our Toothless Dog
Our 7 year old Havanese dog has had nearly all her teeth removed, except for some front teeth. This was due to a combination of genetics and gum disease that… [Continue Reading]
The Magic of Japanese Ramen Soup
I have always found Japanese Ramen Soup to be comfort food. It is true, however, I make a mess and really should wear a bib when eating as I get… [Continue Reading]
A Little Salty Soy Sauce Goes a Long Way
I know soy sauce is used in many Asian cuisines, and that it tastes salty first and then the other complex flavors come through. And when I have gluten-free people… [Continue Reading]
I Want a Fruit Salad Tree
Have you heard of these trees? I had not, but ran across the idea in a little article I read online and immediately started to research them. I have space… [Continue Reading]
Project 2025’s Implementation Will Destroy USA Agriculture
If you thought Project 2025 was just a political roadmap for whenever the next Republican president comes into office, you would be partially right. It is also a dystopian plan… [Continue Reading]
