It Is Well
Beer-Olive Oil Salted Brownies
It's a good day to bake brownies, and decorate for Fall.Since time is of the very essence, with all things in all seasons, I'm hurriedly but happily up-doing a box mix to remedy a sweet-fix.And I'm still outdoor-cooking and baking because the weather is still nice to do just that--(cooking in snow in the winter can also be nice if done well)...Let's give the directions a redo … [Read more...]
Layering Garments
Everything we do in life takes on so many meanings. It doesn't matter what it is, what category it entails, and just who it involves. We learn and live, hopefully. Hopefully we do. Hopefully we learn.The layering of garments...We're kids.Then teens.Then adults with stars and glitter in our eyes and between our toes. We dream.We make plans.And before we know it, we're into … [Read more...]
Rose-Colored Glasses [34]
There's nothing better than a good home-cooked meal.But when you're in a hurry, no time to spare, try these Texas tamales--with your favorite blend of hotsauce or taco sauce, to be precise. They taste homemade, Texas- style.These large Brussels sprouts are exceptional for roasting on the grill!Make them Mexican.(A Working kitchen)If you find yourself in a rut, hang on to these … [Read more...]
Porch Beer-Battered Pork Chops
It IS a nice day in the neighborhood.We are pushing our way out of summer, already. Fall is right around the bend.When you think about it, one could never have enough butterflies...Let's beer some batter for a fresh fry on the porch. This brand.Pop the top. No milk or water into the whisked eggs; just beer. A bit of a splash. We must make sure that pork chops are pat-dry … [Read more...]
Rose-Colored Glasses [33]
It's a Rose-Colored Glasses beautiful kind of summer when you have flowers!In my neighborhood, there's a book drop-off/pick-up post on the side of a street. I've got to drop off some books for the ones I've taken!I hope the Oregon Trail is still there when I go back--how'd I miss that... ?Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer--pg. 156-157, 'A MISSOURI MAIDEN'S FAREWELL TO … [Read more...]
Porch Cooking InnovAsian Mongolian-Style Chicken
When you're in a hurry, and work is busy-busy-busy, this "instant" food-fix comes in handy; plus, it tastes homemade--instant but delicious. InnovAsian Crispy Mongolian-Style Chicken is an excellent brand of "instant".Am I sounding like a commercial?!--been a while since I featured a product; my favorite brands/products, might I say...Simply follow box directions-and have rice … [Read more...]
Live & Let Live [31]
Stand up for yourself, for your voice, for your human right to be alive--but do it wisely and respectfully to others as well as for yourself.Be respectful to all people, even if/when they are not--simply just walk away. Don't participate. Your life depends on it.We don't have to allow any hate to reside internally. We each have a choice.I am a child of God. That, too, is a … [Read more...]
What Makes a Woman BEautiful
She's a true giver from her heart. Every single thing that she attributes to give to others, it came, first, from her heart; she follows through--she's a great provider--eventually/always.No matter any difficulty, she stays the course of her path--for her goals, for herself as well as for her family. She's a consistent hard worker.She's business minded/business savvy and … [Read more...]