As I walked Rebel and Lucky Dawg through the countryside today, I had a stroke of genius. (That’s very rare, and usually these strokes backfire in the end.)

But I was mulling over how to create a clever centerpiece for my Dad’s retirement party on Sunday. I had borrowed an old doctor’s bag from a local physician and was planning to purchase some flowers to fill it up.

Suddenly I looked up from my reverie and saw Lucky Dawg chase a rabbit into a spectacular field of milo. It was reaching maturity, and in the setting sun the field glowed in shades of amber and celedon (that’s rust and green in layman’s terms.) (more…)

You can see which sweet tidbits were first choice. The marshmallow treats are at top. They went fast!

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I’m always on the hunt for new and different recipes that don’t take much effort for the pleasure quotient they provide. I lurk around family reunions and potlucks in the on-going search for those perfect little delicacies that spice up our lives and don’t add too many calories. (more…)

Don’t bother me, I’m having lunch.

Did I hear that right? As I clicked on the television this morning to get the news, Harry Smith was talking about the Cookie Diet. Now this was news I could get my teeth into!

What a concept! I sat down and took notes. (more…)

Caution: You are about to enter S’more heaven.

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Today is Sunday, August 10, 2008. It is the 223rd day of the year with only 143 days remaining. Today we celebrate National S’Mores Day in observance of that quintessential campfire snack that now comes doctored up by chefs across the globe and served up on crystal plates with hefty prices. (more…)

Shrimp stew served over grilled grits

Monday night found my girlfriends gathered for another of our marathon “laugh-ins.” I call them that because we always go home with cavernous laugh lines and a brand new outlook on life. They have become an addiction - a good one! (more…)