would taste as delicious, no matter which pot it was cooked in. Of course, this is a rather clumsy rendition of Juliet’s speech, to Romeo, in, what else, Shakespeare’s play, “Romeo and Juliet”. Since I have opened with something British, might as well continue on.
This article’s center piece is...
According to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), citrus fruits grown in North America are in their prime during the winter season.
They are loaded with vitamins A, B-complex and C which promote healthy skin and eyes, support the immune system, and boost energy levels.
Their colors are brighter,...
Balance; the equalizing of two items, whether the same or different, so that they are perfectly aligned on a scale.
While that is a simple concept when it comes to a tangible item, not so easy for emotions and feelings. That is when you have to deal with good vs. bad/evil, light vs. dark, likes vs...
In my recent article reviewing Home Chef, the main reason I gave this product a try was due to not always wanting to cook from scratch.
While that was my personal goal, it did not end up being that way.
It came to pass that I found ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, on sale, at the local market. This...
Several weeks ago, the Kroger company (we know them as City Market around here) offered an online deal for Home Chef.
For those not in the know, Home Chef is one of those companies that provides meal delivery services. Meals can be premade to be microwaved or cooked in the oven, or come as kits...
For 2024, the lunar cycles have brought the Chinese New Year to fall on Saturday, February 10.
In China, this is a special public holiday, so workers will be given off from February 9 to 15.
There will be colorful festivals, mind blowing fireworks displays, lion and dragon dancers winding their way...
Two snowy storms in one week, and once again, the snow blower decides to have a massive heart attack and die. We had it fixed, it started up fine when tested in the fall, but try putting it to work, and it decides to go on strike, or simply die. This is not a first-time occurrence with a snow...
Happy New Year 2024! As usual, our celebration was quiet, sort of. We indulged in take-out from Ja-Roen Thai and Sushi; their Ja-Roen Roll is quite addicting.
While Roy was at work, wishing good cheer to travelers passing through Monticello, our neighbors put on a fireworks display at midnight....
In many Italian homes and restaurants, Shrimp Scampi is often served as a main dish or an appetizer, dependent upon whether or not it is served with pasta.
Many think that the term “scampi” describes how the dish is prepared; the shrimp sauteed in a marriage of olive oil, butter, garlic, lemon...
Roy, I, and several members of the San Juan County Economic Development and Visitor Services, were invited to Ja-Roen Thai Sushi Restaurant for a special taste testing.
Their newest sushi chef, Tom, who has seventeen years of experience under his knife belt, introduced us to some of his specialties...